Canada's Philippe Marquis ready for Sochi Games

Marquis ready for Sochi Games

Canadian freestyle skier Philippe Marquis has said that he is ready to showcase his talent at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

The 24-year-old will participate in the men's moguls in Sochi after being drafted into the team following a knee injury to half-pipe skier Megan Gunning,

"This opportunity is the occasion to represent your country and have all eyes on you," CBC quotes him as saying.

"This is a great time to inspired the nation and show what Canada is all about."

Canada has won four medals in Sochi so far.

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