<p>Born in Toronto, Pereira’s international sporting career is remarkable. He has earned more than 300 caps, achieving that milestone at this year’s hockey World Cup in New Delhi February-March.<br /><br />It will surely be an emotional evening for Pereira when he leads the 255-member strong Canadian contingent at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.<br /><br />“It’s especially sweet because it’s the birthplace of my parents. We still have a lot of family over there and I’m sure they’ll come out and support the Canadian team.”<br /><br />Pereira said initially he “couldn’t believe” his ears when informed that he had been selected by Commonwealth Games Canada as the flag bearer. <br /><br />“I thought they’d called the wrong number. We have so many great athletes on the Canadian team that it’s a very special honour to be selected to represent them all. <br /><br />“I literally have goose bumps every time I think about walking into the main stadium in Delhi carrying the Maple Leaf.”<br /><br />Pereira has competed in three Commonwealth Games, two Olympic Games, four Pan Am Games, and two World Cups.</p>
<p>Born in Toronto, Pereira’s international sporting career is remarkable. He has earned more than 300 caps, achieving that milestone at this year’s hockey World Cup in New Delhi February-March.<br /><br />It will surely be an emotional evening for Pereira when he leads the 255-member strong Canadian contingent at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.<br /><br />“It’s especially sweet because it’s the birthplace of my parents. We still have a lot of family over there and I’m sure they’ll come out and support the Canadian team.”<br /><br />Pereira said initially he “couldn’t believe” his ears when informed that he had been selected by Commonwealth Games Canada as the flag bearer. <br /><br />“I thought they’d called the wrong number. We have so many great athletes on the Canadian team that it’s a very special honour to be selected to represent them all. <br /><br />“I literally have goose bumps every time I think about walking into the main stadium in Delhi carrying the Maple Leaf.”<br /><br />Pereira has competed in three Commonwealth Games, two Olympic Games, four Pan Am Games, and two World Cups.</p>