Newfoundland and Labrador's Gavin Baggs earns the province's first medal
Watch the video
1 in 3 Canadian youth are unsure if they will return to sport after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. The Canada Games Council (CGC), in partnership with IMI International, issued a national study on the impact of the pandemic on youth activity in sport.
1 in 3 Canadian youth are unsure if they will return to sport after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. The Canada Games Council (CGC), in partnership with IMI International, issued a national study on the impact of the pandemic on youth activity in sport.
From February 15 until March 2, 2019, over 3,600 participants, 4,600 volunteers and 26,000 visitors enjoyed 19 sports and 10 nights of cultural entertainment as part of Canada’s largest multi-sport and cultural event for youth-the 2019 Canada Winter Games. And today, the 2019 Games shared successes and reflections of the 2019 Games with the community through a press conference and transfer of knowledge session at the Black Knight Inn in Red Deer.
From February 15 until March 2, 2019, over 3,600 participants, 4,600 volunteers and 26,000 visitors enjoyed 19 sports and 10 nights of cultural entertainment as part of Canada’s largest multi-sport and cultural event for youth-the 2019 Canada Winter Games. And today, the 2019 Games shared successes and reflections of the 2019 Games with the community through a press conference and transfer of knowledge session at the Black Knight Inn in Red Deer.
At first glance, you might think this was a day without much significance. Probably just another cold winter weekday during Canada’s darkest month of the year.
At first glance, you might think this was a day without much significance. Probably just another cold winter weekday during Canada’s darkest month of the year.
The 2015 Canada Winter Games were the first taste of high-level multi-sport competition for many young canadian athletes. Now, one year later, some of them will take the experience they gained last year in Prince George and use it during the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway starting this week-end.
The 2015 Canada Winter Games were the first taste of high-level multi-sport competition for many young canadian athletes. Now, one year later, some of them will take the experience they gained last year in Prince George and use it during the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway starting this week-end.
-2.png)
For Women’s History Month, the Canada Games Council wants to shine a spotlight on some of the great female athletes who have competed on the Canada Games field of play. Throughout the 56-year history of the Canada Games, countless women have inspired the nation through their grit, determination, and passion for sports. These former Canada Games athletes and coaches have gone on to break international records, win Olympic, Paralympic and world championship medals, become leaders in their communities, and open doors for the next generation. We thank and congratulate the thousands of women and girls who have sparked greatness at the Canada Games and hope to inspire all those who work towards their goals.
For Women’s History Month, the Canada Games Council wants to shine a spotlight on some of the great female athletes who have competed on the Canada Games field of play. Throughout the 56-year history of the Canada Games, countless women have inspired the nation through their grit, determination, and passion for sports. These former Canada Games athletes and coaches have gone on to break international records, win Olympic, Paralympic and world championship medals, become leaders in their communities, and open doors for the next generation. We thank and congratulate the thousands of women and girls who have sparked greatness at the Canada Games and hope to inspire all those who work towards their goals.
