The Games are on! Yukon, N.W.T. and Nunavut athletes in Alaska for Arctic Winter Games 2024
Athletes from across Canada’s North are in Mat-Su Valley, Alaska, this week to compete in the Arctic Winter Games.
The event began Sunday afternoon with opening ceremonies, where teams were welcomed to the region.
CBC North is in Alaska to cover the games this week. Follow our live updates from Sunday’s event, curated by Sarah Krymalowski.
4:00 p.m. MT: Team NT has announced its flagbearers for the opening ceremonies tonight. Athletes Keira Coakwell from Hay River and Sean Grandjambe from Fort Smith will be representing the team. Congrats to them both!
3:39 p.m. MT: From reporter Lawrence Nayally, some interviews with athletes and volunteers at the Anchorage airport yesterday. If you want to see more of our video coverage for the AWGs, check out our Tiktok acount @cbcnorth.
2:57 p.m. MT: Our CBC reporter team is in Alaska capturing the lead up to the AWG opening ceremonies tonight. To get the day started, here are some shots of the athletes arriving at the Anchorage International Airport in Alaska yesterday.
