Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games - Day 2
Cuban athlete Leydis Rodriguez won the gold medal in the 41 and 45 kg category.
Sat, 08/08/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-029-006
Following Goalball, His Excellency had the opportunity to engage with volunteers who contribute to the success of these Games.
Sat, 08/08/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-029-050
In the afternoon, the Governor General attended a Goalball match at the Mississauga Sports Centre.
Sat, 08/08/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-029-042
Canada won 5-4 against the United States with a goal scored with nine seconds left in the game.
Sat, 08/08/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-029-026
He cheered on Team Canada as they played against the United States.
Sat, 08/08/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-029-025
The Governor General then presented the gold medal to Brazilian athlete Maria Rizonaide.
Sat, 08/08/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-029-018
The Governor General participated in the medal presentation ceremony. He presented the gold medal to Cuban athlete Leydis Rodriguez.
Sat, 08/08/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-029-015
Brazilian athlete Maria Rizonaide won gold in the 50 kg category.
Sat, 08/08/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-029-011
She celebrates her victory with her coach.
Sat, 08/08/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-029-010
On the first day of competition, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, attended women's powerlifting at the Mississauga Sports Centre.
Sat, 08/08/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-029-007
He also had the pleasure of meeting volunteers who are in training.
Sat, 08/08/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-029-051