Posts Tagged ‘Basketball’


For the love of women in sport, the Women’s Ontario Tamil Sports League (WOTSL)

By Editor - February 16th, 2016

For the love of women in sport, the Women’s Ontario Tamil Sports League (WOTSL)

Paving a path for women, the Women’s Ontario Tamil Sports League (WOTSL) has created a platform for females 16 years of age and over across the GTA to play collaborative sports. This multi-sport league, founded in October 2015, provides participants with a fun environment to play sports at a recreational level with some healthy competition. For the 2015-2016 season, the two chosen sports were volleyball and basketball. WOTSL is comprised of 88 members of various ages, ethnicities and athletic skill-sets.



Canadian Sports: The source of unity in a melting pot nation

By Editor - January 21st, 2015

Canadian Sports: The source of unity in a melting pot nation

Equality is the goal for a diverse nation such as Canada, however religious, political and cultural differences are undoubtedly present. Unity is achieved when individuals are able to put such differences aside in order to merge for the purpose of a mutual interest. This is the effect that sports has on Canada; facilitating unity and establishing a common ground upon which sports fans can join to support their nation’s teams. The love for sports allows for the emergence of togetherness amongst Canadians.



Top Talents Awards Gala 2012: Calling all Athletes

By Editor - October 29th, 2012

Top Talents Awards Gala 2012: Calling all Athletes

On December 30, 2012, the Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA) will be hosting its third annual Top Talents Awards Gala. This event will showcase and reward youth who have excelled in their respective fields. This recognition will motivate youth to continue to do extremely well in their fields. Furthermore, these youth will be exceptional role…



Hoop Dreams

By Editor - March 8th, 2012

Hoop Dreams

Written by: Janarthan Sadacharalingam, CTYA Athletics Director

Tamil basketball star Shajan Navaratnarajah has achieved what few, if not any, Tamil Canadians have ever done for Canadian university basketball. As the first Tamil basketball athlete for Ryerson University Rams, he has helped Ryerson Rams achieve a final four berth in the OUA (Ontario University Association) championships, The Wilson Cup.