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Rugby Star Madell Named Canada's Flagbearer For Parapan Am Games Closing Ceremony

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 15 Aug, 2015 01:25 PM
    TORONTO — Rugby player Zak Madell will be Canada's flagbearer at the Parapan Am Games closing ceremony tonight.
     
    Madell led Canada to gold in a 57-54 win over the United States yesterday.
     
    That win sent Canada to the Paralympics next summer in Rio.
     
    The 21 year old from Okotoks, Alta., scored 34 goals against the Americans.

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