Pan American Games in Guadalajara - Day 2
It is with great honour that the Governor presented the gold medal to Team Canada.
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His Excellency had lunch with Team Canada athletes in the village’s main dining hall to congratulate them on their great performances and success at these Games.
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The Governor General then headed to the Canadian Team Residence to meet with our athletes.
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By a score of 26 to 24, Team Canada won the gold medal.
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The Governor General witnessed the handover of the Pan American Games’ flag to Toronto officials, as the city will host the Games in 2015
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His Excellency attended the closing ceremony of the XVI Pan American Games.
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Gold medallist female boxer Mary Spencer carried the Canadian Flag inside the Omnilife Stadium.
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before the ceremony, he had the opportunity to meet with His Excellency Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, President of the United Mexican States (left).
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Both teams gave their all during this tight match.
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His Excellency attended the men’s Rugby Seven’s gold medal game at the Tlaquepaque Stadium in Guadalajara. Team Canada played against Argentina.
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The Governor General sat with Team Canada's family, friends and athletes to cheer on Canada in winning the gold medal.
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Joined by Mr. Jacques Cardyn, Chef de Mission of Team Canada, and Mr. Curt Harnett, Assistant Chef, he visited the Canadian Team Residence.
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He proudly distributed chocolate medals, a tradition within Team Canada, to athletes who won medals the day before.
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The Governor General was invited to attend Team Canada's own medal ceremony.
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His Excellency met with female boxing gold medallist Mary Spencer who was chosen as Team Canada's flag bearer for the closing ceremony.
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During his tour of the international zone, the Governor General met with members of Canada's Judo Team.
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On his final day in Guadalajara, Mexico, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, visited the Athletes’ Village. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by Mr. Nick Van der Kaaij, Village Mayor.
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The game was very strategic and competitive
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