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FAQ: Future Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games hosting concept

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Twelve years ago, Canada welcomed the world to Vancouver and Whistler for the incredibly impactful and memorable 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Now, exploration is underway with an eye on bringing the Games back again in eight years.

Lambert & Murray Celebrate Double Gold at the 2022 National Championship

Friday, June 3, 2022

Frédérique Lambert and Samuel Murray were winners in both the singles and doubles open divisions at Racquetball Canada’s National Championships held May 24 to 28 in Brossard.

Anti-Racism in Sport Accord

Monday, May 2, 2022

The Anti-Racism in Sport Accord commitments are basic actions that require goals to guide organizations to becoming fully anti-racist. Seeking to continue to grow as an organization is a value that should be embedded into the organization while working towards their anti-racism goals. This will contribute to ensuring Winnipeg sport is a safe space for all.

3 Manitoba speed skaters aim to follow in steps of legendary local Olympians, inspire next generation

Sunday, January 23, 2022

Tyson Langelaar and Alexa Scott making Olympic debuts, Heather McLean off to 2nd Games.

3 Manitobans to join Canadian women’s Olympic hockey team

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The nominations are in and three Manitoba women will be heading to Beijing as members of Canadian women’s hockey team.

Canada’s curling GOAT Jennifer Jones: “It’s not about the accolades”

Monday, January 10, 2022

In an exclusive interview with Olympics.com, the Sochi 2014 Olympic champion – who will represent Canada again at Beijing 2022 – discusses being considered the greatest female curler her nation has ever produced, as well as her family’s support as she chases another gold medal.

Chicago NHL scout Brigette Lacquette breaks hockey barrier for Indigenous women

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Ojibwa from Mallard, Man., is 1st Indigenous woman to scout for an NHL team.

10 Olympian-led projects receive the 2021 OLY Canada Legacy Grant in recognition of community impact

Monday, December 20, 2021

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) awarded 10 Olympian-led projects with 2021 OLY Canada Legacy Grants. The $10,000 grants recognize projects led by Olympians that draw on Olympic values to build stronger communities.

Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Legends into its Hallowed Halls

Friday, November 5, 2021

Sheldon Kennedy, Jennifer Saunders, Ralph Lyndon along the 1996 & 1997 University of Manitoba Bisons women’s basketball teams were inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Thursday night in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg’s Olivia Meier to make history at Tokyo Paralympic games

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Winnipeg’s Olivia Meier will be making history at the upcoming Paralympic summer games in Tokyo.

#RISEHIGHER: CANADA WINS HISTORIC GOLD MEDAL AT THE TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC GAMES

Friday, August 6, 2021

Canada are Olympic champions after winning the Tokyo 2020 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in Yokohama, Japan. Canada were the 3-2 winners on kicks from the penalty mark after a 1:1 draw with Sweden in the Friday Gold Medal Final at Yokohama Stadium.

OLIVIA MEIER TO BECOME FIRST CANADIAN TO COMPETE IN PARA BADMINTON AT PARALYMPIC GAMES IN TOKYO

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Olivia Meier (Winnipeg, MB) will make history this summer as the first Canadian athlete to compete in Para badminton at the Paralympic Games, as the sport makes its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Badminton Canada announced Meier’s selection to the team today.