Let the games begin: B.C. Winter Games in Greater Vernon officially underway
More than 900 athletes are competing in the B.C. Winter Games from Friday, March 24, to Sunday, March 26, 2023.
It may have come a year late, but the wait has only ratcheted up the excitement for the province’s premier sporting event. Jamie Tawil from Global News Okanagan was the emcee for the event. Tawil introduced the different zones competing in the games, saving the home zone, Thompson-Okanagan, for last. Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming appealed to the athletes to remember that the most important aspect of the games is having fun.
“I can’t believe we’re finally here. It’s been an immense amount of work over the last few years, by over 1,500 volunteers to get us here. I am so grateful to be part of such a dedicated and phenomenal team,” Dunlop said. At the close of the ceremony, three athletes formed a relay to light the Winter Games torch to officially ring in the games. First up was Kelowna judo athlete Jorrdyn McRoy, who passed the flame to Vernon Ski Club athlete Olivia Lahey, who in turn sent the flame to biathlete Sierra Munroe who lit the ceremonial torch in front of the main stage.
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