Achi news desk-
Swimming Canada says a contingency plan for the Olympic and Paralympic trials is in the works following the extended closure of the Montreal Olympic pool.
The national trials — Swimming Canada’s selection meet for this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris — are set for May 13 to 19 at the Olympic pool.
However, the Olympic Park announced on Wednesday that the athletic sports complex will remain closed for four to six months due to a fire on March 21.
Swimming Canada says it intends to keep the same dates and is focused on holding the trials at an alternate location in the Montreal area.
The venue of the competition should have a 50 meter pool, adequate capacity for participants and spectators and allow the event to be broadcast.
The governing body will meet with key partners in the coming days to decide on next steps and hopes to share a detailed plan next week.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on April 4, 2024
