The Toronto Raptors spent their day off at a different kind of basketball practice Monday afternoon when the team made a visit to MLSE Launchpad. After the TCDSB held their annual grade 7/8 South Region Girls Basketball Tournament, the girls were surprised by the entire Raptors team to help out with drills, workshops and activities.
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The team wanted to show its support in empowering young women in sport, and bring awareness to the importance of advocating for these young athletes, who often don’t get the same opportunities as the male sports teams in their communities.