2026 is 12 years away. I don't know what the average age of a World Cup player is, but I assume it's similar to hockey where players reach their peak in their mid-20s. That would mean that anyone who would be part of Team Canada in 2026 is a teenager or younger now.
Could something like the "Own the Podium" program work to elevate Canada's standing to the point where the team could be competitive by 2026?
Even if Canada were beaten in every game they played, hosting a World Cup would still be an inspiration to the younger generation of the day (kids who won't even be born for another 5 or 6 years).
How many young Canadians watched the Calgary Olympics and realized that they had options beyond hockey or figure skating, even though Canada wasn't competitive in those other sports at the time?
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