The city of Toronto, Canada was chosen to host the 2015 Pan / Parapan American Games. The decision was made today of the Pan American Sports Organization (Paso) in Guadalajara, Mexico. “We are delighted,” said Toronto 2015 Bid Chairman, the Hon. David Peterson.
“We want in particular Paso, Paso President, Mario Vasquez Rana thanks for their trust in us and allowing us this great honor. We work hard for the best Pan Am Games ever stage.”
The Pan-American Games are one of the premium amateur athletic competitions in the world. Toronto in 2015 is expected to attract 10,000 participants and 250,000 visitors from 42 participating countries in North, South and Central America and the Caribbean.
“We Paso families and athletes from America and the Caribbean to Toronto in 2015,” said Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty. “In fact, hopefully they will continue for several weeks in a province that provides non-stop fun and excitement of summer to enjoy.”
“Canada is excited to have chosen to host the America in 2015. Canada has a successful history of hosting major international sporting events, and we host a world class event,” said Gary of the noble ban, Minister of State (Sport). “Hosting the 2015 Games will bring people from across the Americas to celebrate their passion for the sport.”
Located in the Great Lakes in the heart of North America, Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the capital of Ontario, the largest province in Canada. More than 200 million people living in a flight lasting three hours or a day drive from the city, with direct flights to 30 countries on 15 airlines Paso.
“I am delighted that we can host all of Toronto in 2015 and so feel they welcome,” said Toronto Mayor David Miller. “Torontonians speak over 140 languages and dialects, and we will do everything the athletes and visitors feel at home. People not in Toronto will discover how much our city offers. There We are cultural institutions, designed by famous architects, theater world, a beautiful waterfront, and thousands of acres of parkland and green spaces. ”
Toronto is internationally recognized for its excellent quality of life. The Economist magazine ranked the city of towering skyscrapers and bustling cosmopolitan district as fifth “most livable” cities in the world. The 215-town Toronto Mercer survey mentioned the safest city in the
