B.C. Summer Games back in action after 4-year hiatus
The 32nd B.C. Summer Games kicked off with an opening ceremony at the CN Centre in Prince George, B.C., Thursday night, ramping up with hundreds of events over the weekend.
The competition brings together thousands of the province's best young athletes, most between the ages of 12 and 17, who have to qualify for the games at regional events.
While the games usually takes place every two years, the 2020 edition in Maple Ridge was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"After four long years apart, I am thrilled to celebrate the return of the B.C. Summer Games," said Melanie Mark (Hli Haykwhl Wii Xsgaak), minister of tourism, arts, culture and sport.
I now declare the Prince George 2022 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCSummerGames?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BCSummerGames</a> officially open!It was thrilling to witness the energy of 3,500+ young athletes from all corners of our province! After 3 long years they are ready to compete, lift each other up & be their best. Go the distance & keep shining! <a href="https://t.co/yRHNlusYwz">pic.twitter.com/yRHNlusYwz</a>
"To see everybody come together in the opening ceremony was really something that just took your breath away — we really hope that the athletes felt celebrated," said Renee McCloskey, board president of the 2022 B.C. Summer Games.
McCloskey says multi-sport events are special because they bring people together from across the province to compete in a wide range of events, while watching their peers in other disciplines.
The sports include basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, rugby, track and field, water-tow sports, equestrian sports and wrestling.
There's also golf, field and box lacrosse, swimming and a triathlon.
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