Sports in Canada of Commons amended a bill "to recognize hockey as Canada's Winter Sport and lacrosse as Canada's Summer Sport," although lacrosse is played all year, in all seasons, indoor and outdoors. On May 12, 1994, the "National Sports of Canada Act" came into force with these designations. The modern form of ice hockey began in Canada in the late 19th century, and is widely considered Canada's national pastime, with high levels of participation by children, men and women at various levels of competition. The Stanley Cup, considered the premiere trophy in professional ice hockey, originated in Canada in 1893. Prominent trophies
Canada at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics Canada at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics Canada competed at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics, in Buenos Aires, Argentina from October 6th to 18th. The Canadian team consisted of 71 athletes competing in 20 sports and was officially named on September 25, 2018. It was announced on October 4, 2018, that Canada received an additional reallocated spot in boxing, meaning the total team size was 72 athletes (33 men and 39 women). On October 3, 2018, trampolinist Jérémy Chartier was named as the flag bearer during the opening ceremony. All nations can qualify only a maximum of one team sport