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Patrick Chan Addresses Recent Media Coverage
Toronto, December 8, 2011 - Canadian and World champion figure skater Patrick Chan today issued the following statement concerning comments attributed to him in recent media coverage:
"In an interview three months ago with Reuters, I never intended to suggest any negative feelings toward Canada, nor our country’s proud figure skating tradition, the way in which I have been supported by Canadians.
I am and will remain a proud Canadian. Canada has given my family and me tremendous freedom and opportunity. Canada’s figure skating history is second to none. I am honoured to skate for Canada and proud to follow great champions like Barbara Ann Scott, Don Jackson, Kurt Browning, Elvis Stojko, and so many other distinguished men and women. I work hard every day to honour their tradition of excellence. And I have been blessed by the support and friendship shown by Canadians of every background and in every region of the country.
At the same time, I value the heritage of my parents’ country of birth. This is as true for me as it is for Canadians of every origin. While my sentiments may have been better expressed, they make me no less Canadian, and no less dedicated to the success of Canada’s sports and figure skating programs.
At the upcoming ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final I look forward to skating for Canada, and for continuing Canada’s great figure skating tradition.
In conclusion, I would like to thank all those who have supported me and sincerely apologize for any misunderstandings caused by my remarks."
- he grew up in abundance, practicing in ideal conditions, surely receive higher salaries from Skate Canada (than Plushy from Russian FS Federation), shooting and earning on the commercials ... at the same time - he received as "normal", his "patronage" by the judges and the ISU, which procured him Canada... 
