The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, are extending best wishes to Team NL athletes competing during the second week of the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.
This week, Team NL athletes will compete in 10 sports, including Alpine Ski, Badminton, Boxing, Cross Country Ski, Men’s Curling, Mixed Curling, Figure Skating, Women’s Hockey and Judo. Also, for the first time in Newfoundland and Labrador’s history at the Canada Winter Games, Team NL will compete in the Snowboard event.
During the first week of the Games, one Team NL athlete earned a gold medal and another was honoured as a role model for others.
Gleb Evstigneev, who was named as Team NL’s flag bearer for the opening ceremonies, earned Newfoundland and Labrador’s first ever gold medal in Trampoline.
Over the weekend, Team NL Gymnastics athlete Gabe Flynn received the Pat Lechelt True Sport Award. The award is given to an athlete during each week of the Games who shows the True Sport values of fairness, excellence, inclusion, and fun on and off the field of play.
The Canada Games are the highest level of national competition for Canadian amateur athletes. Closing ceremonies will take place on Sunday, March 5 at 8:00 p.m. NST, 7:30 p.m. in most of Labrador and may be viewed at www.canadagames.ca/watch.
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“It was a true honour for me to be in Prince Edward Island to cheer on Team NL athletes competing during the first week of the games. They are giving their all to their competitions and I look forward to seeing more amazing performances over the next week. Best wishes to all who will be competing. Go Team NL!”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“These remarkable young athletes have made all of Newfoundland and Labrador proud over the past week, and I know they will continue to do so as the Canada Winter Games continue. I wish everyone the very best for a successful competition this week.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
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