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The Sports Summit reports on the state of amateur athletics
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.
Program: The World This Weekend
Broadcast Date: April 28, 2001
Guest(s):
Host: Lorna Jackson
Reporter: Teddy Katz
Duration: 5:20
Last updated: February 5, 2013
Page consulted on April 2, 2013
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