Mr. Speaker, 15 year old Moncton skater Hugh Yik captured his first consecutive junior men's title at the 1998 Bank of Montreal Canadian figure skating championships in Hamilton, Ontario in January 1998.
Hugh Yik is a grade 10 student at Moncton high school and is the first male skater in more than 20 years to win the national novice and junior titles in back to back years. This win will probably give him the opportunity to participate in the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.
Hugh Yik is currently a member of Canada's figure skating team. From now on, he will compete at the international level.
We are supportive of Hugh Yik's athletic career, and we wish him the greatest possible success.