The spirit lives in Iqaluit and Nuuk

Arctic Winter Games a true test of Northern champions

Team Nunavut’s 242 athletes competed in all events except curling. The nine sports were divided into three categories: major sport (such as hockey and basketball); Northern sport (Inuit and Dene Games); and emerging sport (snowboarding).

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NUNATSIAQ NEWS

The sound of more than 1,000 cheering athletes and their anxious supporters raised the roof of Iqaluit’s new arena during the opening ceremony for the Arctic Winter Games on March 17.

The parade of athletes was an emotional sight, with some participants carrying teammates on their shoulders. The event kicked of a week-long celebration held jointly by Iqaluit and Nuuk, Greenland.

Iqaluit’s standout events were the Arctic sports and Dene games, including the snow snake (go snake go!), the airplane, one-arm pull and two-foot high kick.

Cultural events also played a big part in the week’s success, with performances by Nunavut’s Lucy Idlout and tribal-hop band Reddnation of Alberta.

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