Cryopak Montreal site manager Mark Barakat said, "It's important for us to support local initiatives and to be involved in our community. We join the thousands of Quebecers who will be supporting the next generation of athletes at the Olympic stadium on July 17th."
According to double Olympic champion Alexandre Bilodeau, the Finals of the Jeux du Quebec in Montreal will bring together more than 3,700 Quebec athletes, competing in 18 different sports. "The Jeux du Quebec constitute a springboard to excellence for young athletes. These are our future Olympians, and it's up to all of us to encourage them and celebrate their perseverance and commitment to excellence", said Bilodeau, president of the Jeux.
Created in the wake of the Montreal Olympic Games in 1976, the Jeux du Quebec grants access to high-performance sports facilities and promotes a living environment where sport is prized. This event will also help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games.
About Cryopak
Manufacturer of the renowned Ice-Pak for over 50 years now, Cryopak is a cold chain solutions provider for the pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotech and food industries. The company manufactures items for temperature-sensitive shipping needs, including insulated shipping containers, gel packs and temperature monitoring devices, and also offers testing services in its ISTA certified lab. Cryopak delivers superior products and services from an industry-leading team of experts whose primary goal is to ensure and protect product integrity. Cryopak is located in Montreal, QC, with locations across the United States, Canada and France.
About COFJQ-2016
The COFJQ-2016's mandate is to offer to 3,700 athletes and thousands of participants a unique experience in a vibrant city. The Finals of the Jeux du Quebec in Montreal will take place from July 17 to 25, 2016.
To learn more, visit 2016.jeuxduquebec.com
To join the conversation:
twitter.com/JeuxduQuebec #JDQ2016
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