TVA Sports will be the official French-language
broadcaster
MONTRÉAL, Feb. 29, 2016 /CNW
Telbec/ - Quebecor is pleased to announce that it is supporting
Ski Tour Canada 2016 as a major partner. Ski Tour
Canada 2016 is the first Cross-Country World Cup to be held in
stages in Canada. The Québec races
will take place in Gatineau,
Montréal and Québec City between March 1 and
5, 2016. Quebecor will also be the presenting partner of
three men's races and TVA Sports will be the official
French-language broadcaster of the competition.
The series of races, produced by Gestev, will offer a unique
opportunity to cheer on one of Canada's greatest cross-country skiers,
Alex Harvey, as he takes on the
world's best on his home turf.
"We are proud to be involved in sporting events that put Québec
on the map," said Pierre Dion,
President and CEO of Quebecor. "In our association with Ski Tour
Canada 2016, we will be leveraging synergies among several of
our subsidiaries in order to help make the competition a success.
We know that physical activity is vitally important and that
athletes have a positive impact on society as whole. This is why
Quebecor is so proud to have been Alex
Harvey's main partner for five years now and we are with him
all the way in this key segment of the 2016 season."
Quebecor encourages fans to give Alex a virtual boost through
the magic of social media by using hashtag #GoAlex2016. Fans can
also go to Alex Harvey's official
Facebook page for exclusive content and up-to-date information
throughout Ski Tour Canada 2016.
As the official French-language broadcaster of Ski Tour Canada
2016, TVA Sports will carry every race and let Quebecers experience
all the excitement of the events.
"TVA Sports is very proud to present this international
competition in which athletes from 25 countries will vie for
top honours," said Serge Fortin,
Vice-President, TVA Sports. "Our broadcasting team will provide
full coverage of Ski Tour Canada with our reporters on location to
bring viewers all the thrills and spills of these world-class
events."
At each Québec stop on the Tour, all spectators will be able to
take advantage of the Zone des fans TVA Sports, a gathering
place where visitors can warm up around an outdoor fire and relive
childhood memories by roasting marshmallows while enjoying a superb
view of the course. Free bells will be handed out for fans who want
to ring out their support for the skiers.
Ski Tour Canada 2016 on TVA Sports
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Sprint (free
technique) Women/Men: 1:30 p.m.
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Mass start - Women:
Noon (on TVA Sports 2)
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Mass start - Men:
2:30 p.m.
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Sprint (free
technique) Women/Men: 3:30 p.m.
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Pursuit (free
technique) Women: 3:00 p.m.
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Pursuit (free
technique) Men: 4:00 p.m.
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About Quebecor
Quebecor, a Canadian leader in
telecommunications, entertainment, news media and culture, is one
of the best-performing integrated communications companies in the
industry. Driven by their determination to deliver the best
possible customer experience, all of Quebecor's subsidiaries and
brands are differentiated by their high-quality, multiplatform,
convergent products and services.
Quebecor (TSX: QBR.A, QBR.B) is headquartered in Québec. It
holds an 81.07% interest in Quebecor Media, which employs close to
12,000 people in Canada.
A family business founded in 1950, Quebecor is strongly
committed to the community. Every year, it actively supports people
working with more than 400 organizations in the vital fields of
culture, health, education, the environment and
entrepreneurship.
Visit our website: www.quebecor.com
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media
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Twitter: twitter.com/alex_harvey
SOURCE Quebecor