More than 350 athletes, including seven from Prince George, will compete for Team British Columbia at the 2017 Canada Summer Games which open today in Winnipeg.
Competition will take place in 16 sports.
The BC contingent also includes 52 coaches, 27 managers and technical support staff, and 22 mission staff.
2nd flight of athletes are here and greeted by Games mascot Niibin! #JCG2017 #TeamBC #WeareBC pic.twitter.com/ThXLXT9Wik
— Team BC (@GoTeamBC) July 27, 2017
This year’s Canada Summer Games marks the 50th anniversary of the Canada Games.
Team BC finished third behind Ontario and Quebec at the 2013 Canada Summer Games with 122 medals.
List of Prince George athletes participating:
- Cody Boulding (Men’s Volleyball)
- Tyson Ghostkeeper (Men’s Softball)
- Rebecca Landry (Women’s Basketball)
- Emily McLane (Wrestling)
- Nicholas Potskin (Men’s Softball)
- Jerricko Prince (Men’s Softball)
- Callie Swan (Cycling)