In the News
Our high performance athletes and sports science experts are often in the news.
We’ve collected relevant recent top stories from a variety of sources around the web about Manitoba athletes and the sport news affecting them.
Elite field including Jennifer Jones, Kaitlyn Lawes and Chelsea Carey announced for Manitoba women’s curling championship
Even without three-time defending Canadian champion Kerri Einarson, the [...]
18 Canadian hockey women from Olympic championship team return for upcoming worlds
Led by captain and golden-goal scorer Marie-Philip Poulin, Canada's [...]
FAQ: Future Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games hosting concept
Twelve years ago, Canada welcomed the world to Vancouver [...]
Lambert & Murray Celebrate Double Gold at the 2022 National Championship
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
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
Tyson Langelaar and Alexa Scott making Olympic debuts, Heather McLean off to 2nd Games.
3 Manitobans to join Canadian women’s Olympic hockey team
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”
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
Ojibwa from Mallard, Man., is 1st Indigenous woman to scout for an NHL team.
