After a week full of competition, sport and camaraderie, the 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games came to a close this past weekend in Gander.

The Honourable Dr. John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs and Member of the House of Assembly for Gander, attended both the opening ceremonies on February 24 and the closing ceremonies on March 2. At the event, Minister Haggie presented the Premier’s Cup to Team St. John’s/North, who finished at the top of the medal standings with nine gold, eight silver and three bronze medals.

The Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Trophy was presented to Team Mount Pearl/South for showing the most improvement from one Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games to the next.

The Lieutenant Governor’s Award was presented to Team Indigenous as the team that best demonstrated the overall spirit of friendly competition and sportsmanship – the essence of the Newfoundland and Labrador Games.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Games is the largest multi-sport event for youth in the province and has been encouraging participation in sport and the pursuit of athletic excellence for nearly 50 years.

To support this year’s Games in Gander, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador made $740,000 available, which is administered through Sport NL and the Town of Gander. Sport NL works in collaboration with the local host organizing committees and provincial sport organizations to deliver the Games.

For more information on the 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games, including event photos and final medal standings, please visit www.nlgames.ca.

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“Our province is home to many talented athletes and the Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games provides a great opportunity for them to showcase their skill and sportsmanship. Sport builds character, teaches leadership and fosters resilience, and competing in these games provides young athletes many opportunities to learn these qualities. They are inspiring examples of the bright future that is in store for our province and I congratulate all of them on their successes this past week.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“The Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games are a week full of opportunities for our young people to shine and that is just what they did this past week in Gander. Congratulations to all who competed, inspiring participants and spectators alike. Thank you to the coaches, managers, parents and volunteers as well as the host organizing committee for your unwavering commitment to these young athletes and to making these games a resounding success. Your contributions are instrumental in promoting sport as part of a healthy, active lifestyle.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

“It was great to participate in the opening and closing ceremonies and awards presentations of the 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games in Gander. The atmosphere throughout the town and within the venues was electric! Thank you to everyone who was involved in making the Games a tremendous success. Congratulations to all the athletes for engaging in fair and spirited competition. I hope you have fond memories of your time at the Games here in Gander.”
Honourable Dr. John Haggie
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs
MHA for the District of Gander

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