Canada Games medalists to defend their titles at Judo Pacific International – Watch LIVE on ViaSport TV

Vancouver, BC – This weekend, viaSport TV will be on location at the Richmond Olympic Oval to produce live coverage of the Pacific International Judo Tournament.

Following the wake of the 2015 Canada Winter Games, many athletes will be fresh out of Prince George and looking to defend their titles.

Watch the action LIVE: www.viasport.ca/tv

When to watch:

• Saturday 12:00 – 5:00 pm PT
• Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm PT

This tournament is also a Judo Canada Regionals Points Tournament and one of five selection tournaments for Team Canada.

“Our most recent national live-stream at the Oval brought in more than 76,000 views, and now with United States and Japan in the mix we expect to see our international reach grow,“ says Dave Stewart, Executive Producer for viaSport TV. “This is an important competition for many young athletes and we are proud to help them share this moment with families and friends who can’t make it to BC.”

Watch the Pacific International live from your computer, tablet or mobile device: www.viasport.ca/tv

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About viaSport TV:

viaSport TV is the broadcast and production arm of viaSport British Columbia, tasked with increasing the exposure, recognition and power of amateur-level sport across the province and the world. The goal driving viaSport TV is to offer a broad range of online programming – live-streamed events, interviews, commentary and more – bringing amateur sport coverage into every home across the province. To learn more, visit www.viasport.ca/tv Contacts:

Meaghan Rentmeester
Communications Coordinator, viaSport
778 655-1755
meaghanr@viasport.ca