The B.C. government is pleased to once again congratulate swimmer Brianna Nelson on another medal at the Paralympic Games in London, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The British Columbia government is extending hearty congratulations to B.C. Paralympic medallists Brianna Nelson, Nathan Stein and Michelle Stilwell for their success in London.

The Canadian Paralympic team in London is getting a big boost from Canada's western-most province, with British Columbia-born or-trained athletes making up 29 per cent of the team.

With the 2012 London Olympic Games just behind us and the Paralympics just ahead, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize our extraordinary British Columbia athletes whose strong performances ensured that B.C. was so well-represented.

The B.C. government is extending congratulations to Olympic open water marathon swimmer Richard Weinberger for winning Canada's first-ever medal in the event at the London Games.

The British Columbia government joins a jubilant nation in celebrating today's bronze medal victory by the B.C.-based Canadian women's soccer team at the London Olympics, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The B.C. government is extending congratulations to swimmer Ryan Cochrane and the cycling women's team pursuit crew, who captured medals in competition today at the London 2012 Olympic Summer Games.