Canada names 71-athlete team for Youth Olympic Games in Argentina
TORONTO — Canada will send 71 athletes and 28 coaches to the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina next month.
The event, for athletes aged 15-18, features 241 medal events across 32 sports. It runs from Oct. 6-18.
Four-time Olympic sprinter Bruny Surin will serve as chef de mission for Canada.
Canada will compete in 20 events. Ontario leads the way with 28 athletes, while Alberta and B.C., each have 14.