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
Sport climbing at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Qualification Sport climbing at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Qualification There are 40 quota spots available for sport climbing at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Each NOC can obtain a maximum of 2 spots in each event (total 4 maximum across the 2 events). Each event will have 20 competitors qualify: 18 from qualifying, 1 from the host (Japan), and 1 from Tripartite Commission invitations. Japan, as the host, is guaranteed at least one place. The top seven finishers in the World Championship each earn one quota place. The Olympic Qualifying Event will feature the next 20 ranked athletes in the World