Saskatchewan Olympians, Paralympians, coaches honoured Over a dozen Saskatchewan athletes, coaches and other officials that graced the stage or lent a hand at the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games were honoured Thursday at the Saskatchewan Legislature. "We want to salute that level of dedication and determination," said Premier Brad Wall. "As a government, we also want to recognize the influence you have on our young people. You're role models." Regina's Rachelle Viinberg captured silver in women's eight rowing. "It took me 12 years to get here, and I've had so many obstacles in the way but I kept kind of alternating my goals and keeping on track and I knew I wasn't quite done. I wanted that podium performance," Viinberg added. "What I can tell the younger kids out there is you're going to have obstacles all the time but just keep with it. If you have small, attainable goals eventually you'll get to that master goal and it gives you a more successful, happy life." Athletes also weighed in on Wednesday's announcement from the Canadian Olympic Committee. It announced funding of $100 million dollars over the next four years in corporate sponsorships and continued funding from the government. Saskatoon's Kaylyn Kyle was part of the women's soccer team that won bronze after that heart-breaking semi-final loss to the United States. "It's amazing and I can't wait because it allows you train that much harder and hopefully gets more Saskatchewan athletes on the podium," she said. "Hopefully with more funding