Nunavut men’s wrestling team tops N.W.T. for first victory of games
Team Nunavut men’s and women’s wrestlers put on a good show Thursday in their second day of competition at the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, N.L.
Team Nunavut wrestler Gail Kuksuk, centre, from Arviat, announces upcoming matches in Inuktitut on Wednesday at the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, N.L. In addition to wrestling, Nunavut’s indoor volleyball teams are also competing this week. Pictured with Kuksuk is Nunavut wrestling team manager Paula Cziranka, left, and an unidentified Summer Games volunteer. (Photo courtesy of Penny Rogers/Canada Summer Games)
Territory’s team sees wins in wrestling, men’s volleyball Wednesday
Team Nunavut indoor volleyball teams play it close but fall in first matches; wrestlers open on Wednesday
Team Nunavut’s wrestlers and volleyball players prepare to face competition from across Canada
Team Nunavut indoor volleyball player Khaylle Sarte, facing the camera, gets a hug from Sonja Lonsdale, the team’s assistant chef de mission for Week 2, after arriving in St. John’s, N.L., Sunday to compete at the Canada Summer Games. Indoor volleyball matches begin Tuesday for the men’s and women’s teams, while the wrestling competition opens Wednesday. Last week, Nunavut’s men’s and women’s basketball and beach volleyball teams competed at the Games. (Photo courtesy of Volodymyr Steliha/Canada Summer Games)
Held every 2 years, Masters meet showcases diversity of sports and cultures from Indigenous people
Fans show appreciation for men’s and women’s teams effort on the court
Organizers looking into Nunavut athletes’ travel itineraries
Nunavut players use time off to explore other sports and the festivities
Paddlers push their way to the finish line Tuesday in the Aqpik Jam week canoe race. The event is organized by Kuujjuaq Pinguatitsijingiit, the village’s recreation committee. The first-place crew of eight completed the nearly eight-kilometre route from Kuujjuaq’s beach to the marina in about one hour and 10 minutes. The winning participants each took home a $300 prize. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Men’s and women’s teams prepare for evening matches at Canada Summer Games
Basketball, beach volleyball teams face tough competition in matches Sunday, Monday
Saturday’s opening ceremony, competitions can be watched live online
Beach volleyball player Benjamin Alivaktuk to wave territorial flag during opening ceremony Saturday
ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᑲᑎᖅᓱᐃᕗᑦ ᑲᑎᙵᓂᐅᔪᒥ ᐅᓄᕐᓂᖅᓴᐅᔪᓂ 100−ᓂ ᐱᙳᐊᖅᑎᓂ, ᐊᔪᕆᖅᓱᐃᕙᒃᑐᓂ; ᓄᓇᕕᒃ ᑭᒡᒐᖅᑐᖅᑕᐅᓪᓚᕆᒃᓯᒪᙱᑦᑐᖅ
14 young people from five Nunavut communities selected to represent the territory
No timeline yet for when youths under 18 can access facility for free; pool still closed until Aug. 13
Councillors excited to see infield resurfaced; Recreation department to launch youth program
Men’s, women’s teams training in Ottawa before heading to competition in St. John’s, N.L.
First responders raise money for Kamatsiaqtut Help Line in Iqaluit
Territory musters its contingent of more than 100 athletes, coaches; Nunavik not officially represented
Eekeeluak Avalak’s wrestling gold in 2022 proves Nunavut can succeed at upcoming Canada Summer Games
Athletes pin hopes on intense training in south ahead of 2025 Canada Summer Games
Friendship centre hosts region-wide contest to bring families, neighbours together for fun and prizes
