Department of Community Services of Yukon

03/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/18/2024 16:06

Government of Yukon congratulates Team Yukon for a successful Arctic Winter Games

Published 18/03/2024

The Government of Yukon congratulates all members of Team Yukon for representing the territory with honour and pride at the 2024 Arctic Winter Games in Mat-Su, Alaska.

Over 350 athletes, coaches, cultural delegates and support staff travelled to Alaska for the weeklong Games. Twenty sports were contested between March 10-16, which included cultural performances.

Team Yukon came back with 162 ulus putting them second in the medal count to Alaska. In the medal count. The team earned 59 gold, 45 silver and 58 bronze.

Alpine Skier Ellyann Dinn led Team Yukon into the closing ceremony. Dinn earned three medals on the alpine ski slopes in giant slalom, slalom and parallel slalom. The Yukon's alpine team also won the team award. Dinn is a role model and a great representative of alpine skiing and sport in the territory.

At the closing ceremony, Team Yukon was presented with the Hodgson Trophy which is given to the contingent whose athletes best exemplify the ideals of fair play and team spirit. It's the first time since 1998 that the Yukon has received this honour.

Congratulations to all the athletes, coaches, cultural performers, mission staff and volunteers for another wonderful game. We are all so proud of how well all the athletes performed and how they conducted themselves on the field of play. Thank you, all, for being such incredible representatives of the territory as well as fantastic athletes. As the Games close, we look ahead to the next Arctic Winter Games in 2026, when we'll be welcoming the circumpolar North in Whitehorse.

Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn

This was an incredible group. Every member of the team should be proud of their accomplishments. Our entire team extends their gratitude to the 2024 Arctic Winter Games Host Society and the countless volunteers who make these Games special for all participants.

Chef de Mission Trevor Twardochleb

Quick facts

  • The Arctic Winter Games are held every two years.

  • The Government of Yukon contributed $585,000 to support Team Yukon's attendance at the Games. Sport Canada contributed an additional $100,000.

  • The next Arctic Winter Games will be held in 2026 with Whitehorse as the host. The Government of Yukon will provide $4 million plus a $350,000 in-kind contribution for that event.

Media contact

Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
867-332-7627
[email protected]

John Tonin
Communications, Community Services
867-334-5816
[email protected]

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