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From visiting the local food banks just to fill the cupboard to asking their parents for loans, Canadian amateur athletes have to make great sacrifices in order to realize their Olympic dreams. They say the federal government doesn't spend enough on amateur sport. But federal ministers like Otto Jelinek argue that athletes should not expect government handouts. |
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 A government taskforce report says Canadian sports is at a crossroads. (Radio; runs 17:10) |
 A lively debate comparing government funding of the arts and amateur sports. (Radio; runs 10:35) |
 Canadian coaches from around the world examine amateur sports funding in Canada. (Radio; runs 20:27) |
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 Olympian Abby Hoffman convinces the Canadian Olympic Association to financially assist amateur athletes. (TV; runs 4:25) |
 Otto Jelinek tells Harrington Telford and other Canadian athletes not to expect any government handouts. (TV; runs 2:15) |
 The Canadian Olympic Association introduces a new lottery to help raise funds for Canadian athletes. (TV; runs 1:42) |
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 The real-life struggles of Canadian swimmer Nicole Davey. (TV; runs 9:50) |
 Amateur athletes aren't getting their government cheques on time, causing major problems for one sprinter. (TV; runs 2:15) |
 Writer and commentator Judy Rebick thinks its ridiculous to increase the funding for Canadian amateur sports (TV; runs 2:57) |
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 The government does an about-face on tying sport funding to the success of Vancouver's Olympic bid. (Radio; runs 1:42) |
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6 Additional Clips about Funding of Amateur Sports
