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TORONTO -- CONCACAF General Secretary, Enrique Sanz, honored the Bronze Medal winning Canadian Olympic women's soccer team during a ceremony held Friday at BMO Field at half-time of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying match between host Canada and Cuba.

"I am honored to see such a dedicated team emerge from our region who contributes to showcase our game's unquestionable excellence," said Sanz while offering the recognition awards. "This outstanding Olympic performance truly inspires passion for soccer."

Sanz presented an engraved bronze tray to player Melanie Booth, representing the Canadian Olympic Team, and a silver tray of recognition to Canadian Soccer Association President, Victor Montagliani, for their exceptional performance at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

In addition to Canada's bronze, Mexico and the United States' gold medals make CONCACAF the first confederation in history to win the Gold Medal in both male and female categories in the same Olympic Games. Furthermore, with Honduras' extraordinary participation in the Olympics, CONCACAF becomes the first region to have all four of its representatives reach the quarterfinals.

"It is certain that CONCACAF is heading toward a new era of development and growth," stated Sanz.