The 2022 Olympic Winter Games officially kick off tomorrow (Friday, February 4)in Beijing, China. From February 4-20, nearly 2,900 athletes from over 90 countries will participate in the Games. The opening ceremonies will also take place tomorrow  at Beijing’s National Stadium at 8:00 a.m. NST (7:30 a.m. in most of Labrador).

Team Gushue earned the right to represent Canada in men’s curling at the Olympics by winning the Tim Hortons Canadian Curling Trials in November 2021. The team consists of members Brad Gushue (skip), Mark Nichols (third), Brett Gallant (second), Geoff Walker (lead), alternate Marc Kennedy and coaches Jules Owchar and Jeff Thomas. They will face Denmark in their first game on February 9.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s first presence at the Olympics was in 1904 when Robert Fowler of Trinity Bay competed as a runner in the Olympics Summer Games marathon.

Brad Gushue (skip),  Russ Howard (second), Mark Nichols (third) and Jamie Korab (lead), with alternate Mike Adam and coach Toby McDonald won the Gold medal in curling at the Torino Olympics in 2006.

Figure skater Kaetlyn Osmond won a Gold medal in the mixed team event and a Bronze medal in the women’s singles event at the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang and won a Silver medal in the team event at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.

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“Good luck to all the athletes, coaches and team support members who are competing in the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Earning the opportunity to compete in the Olympics is often a lifetime in the making with many years of training, dedication and perseverance required. I commend the hard work and dedication of all those involved and look forward to watching the games and cheering on Team Canada. We all know how passionate Canadians are in supporting their athletes at the Olympics. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, in particular, love embracing and cheering for team members from this province and we all wish Team Gushue the very best of luck in the coming weeks.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

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Learn more
2022 Olympic Winter Games – Opening Ceremonies

2022 Olympic Winter Games – Curling Schedule

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