Montreal, May 1, 2019 Loto-Québec is pleased to reveal the names of 15 talented athletes who will benefit from a total of $40,000 $ in individual scholarships of $2,000 $ or $3,000 $ as part of the 12th edition of its scholarship program from the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ).
Highlights
The Loto-Québec scholarship awards, reserved for athletes with physical or sensory limitations, took place at the Claude-Robillard Sports Complex during the Défi sportif AlterGo, of which Loto-Québec is one of the main sponsors.
• Among the 15 scholars in 2019, we note the presence of Antoine Lehoux, who is currently representing the country at the Para Hockey World Championship, and Charles Moreau, the reigning vice-champion of the Paracycling World Cup in the H3 class.
• Organized in collaboration with Défi sportif AlterGo, a major player in adapted sports, the Loto-Québec Scholarship Program is managed by the FAEQ, in collaboration with various organizations for athletes with physical or sensory limitations: Parasports Québec, the Quebec Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (AQSPC), the Quebec Association of Sports for the Blind (ASAQ), Hockey Québec, the Quebec Cycling Sports Federation (FQSC), the Quebec Swimming Federation (FNQ), and the Quebec Table Tennis Federation (FTTQ).
Citations
«Loto-Québec is proud to have contributed to the development of about a hundred athletes by awarding nearly $500,000 $ in scholarships since the program's inception. What we want above all is to highlight exceptional athletes who distinguish themselves in a variety of sports. They accomplish great things and deserve to have their efforts and successes recognized. We are happy that this financial boost allows them to continue achieving their goals,» emphasizes Mr. Éric Meunier, Director of Responsible Gaming and Societal Engagement at Loto-Québec.
«The thirst for surpassing oneself among recipients of the Loto-Québec Scholarship Program is matched only by their courage and resilience. As I always like to remind everyone, it is society as a whole that benefits from their quest for excellence on all stages, particularly that of the Paralympic Games,» states Mr. Claude Chagnon, President of the FAEQ.
Highlights
The Loto-Québec scholarship awards, reserved for athletes with physical or sensory limitations, took place at the Claude-Robillard Sports Complex during the Défi sportif AlterGo, of which Loto-Québec is one of the main sponsors.
• Among the 15 scholars in 2019, we note the presence of Antoine Lehoux, who is currently representing the country at the Para Hockey World Championship, and Charles Moreau, the reigning vice-champion of the Paracycling World Cup in the H3 class.
• Organized in collaboration with Défi sportif AlterGo, a major player in adapted sports, the Loto-Québec Scholarship Program is managed by the FAEQ, in collaboration with various organizations for athletes with physical or sensory limitations: Parasports Québec, the Quebec Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (AQSPC), the Quebec Association of Sports for the Blind (ASAQ), Hockey Québec, the Quebec Cycling Sports Federation (FQSC), the Quebec Swimming Federation (FNQ), and the Quebec Table Tennis Federation (FTTQ).
Citations
«Loto-Québec is proud to have contributed to the development of about a hundred athletes by awarding nearly $500,000 $ in scholarships since the program's inception. What we want above all is to highlight exceptional athletes who distinguish themselves in a variety of sports. They accomplish great things and deserve to have their efforts and successes recognized. We are happy that this financial boost allows them to continue achieving their goals,» emphasizes Mr. Éric Meunier, Director of Responsible Gaming and Societal Engagement at Loto-Québec.
«The thirst for surpassing oneself among recipients of the Loto-Québec Scholarship Program is matched only by their courage and resilience. As I always like to remind everyone, it is society as a whole that benefits from their quest for excellence on all stages, particularly that of the Paralympic Games,» states Mr. Claude Chagnon, President of the FAEQ.
