2016 Arctic Winter Games

Multi-sports competition 2016 Arctic Winter Games Nuuk Arctic Winter Games 2016 Nuuk vertical logo.svg 180 Nuuk 2016 Arctic Winter Games official emblem Nuuk Kingdom of DenmarkGreenland Join — Feel — Jump background: transparent; text-align: left; font-weight: normal; 7 countries Canada Denmark Finland Norway Russia Sweden United States background: transparent; text-align: left; font-weight: normal; 9 contingents Alaska Greenland AB Northern Alberta Northwest Territories Quebec Nunavik Québec Nunavut Sápmi Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug Yamal-Nenets Yukon 1,238 213 2016 03 06 2016 03 12 Asii Chemnitz Narup Mayor of Sermersooq Jens Brinch President of the AWGIC Inussivik awg2016.org Fairbanks 2014 South Slave 2018 The 2016 Arctic Winter Games, officially known with the slogan "Join — Feel — Jump", was a winter multi-sport event which took place in Nuuk, Greenland, between 6–12 March 2016. The elected host city was announced on 14 September 2012 by the Arctic Winter Games International Committee (AWGIC) in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. The Arctic Winter Games is the world's largest multisport and cultural event for young people of the Arctic. The Games is an international biennial celebration of circumpolar sports and culture held for a week, each time with a different nation or region as the host. AWG celebrates sports, social interaction and culture. The Games contributes to creating an awareness on cultural diversity, and develops athletes to participate in the competitions with the focus on fair play. The Games binds the Arctic countries together and includes traditional games such as Arctic sports and Dené games. Around 1,200 athletes from nine teams participated in the games. Around 4,000 people were involved in 2016 Arctic Winter Games, including all competitors and participants in sports and cultural events.Find an athlete https://awg2016.gems.pro/Result/ShowPerson_List.aspx Awg2016.gems.pro 24 August 2021AWG2016 gav millionoverskud https://sermitsiaq.ag/awg2016-gav-millionoverskud Sermitsiaq.ag 5 September 2016 24 August 2021 Organization The Government of Greenland, the Municipality of Sermersooq and the business community of Greenland are the owners and the hosts of the AWG2016. Led by a General Manager, the day-to-day operations and the practical work are handled by the AWG2016 Secretariat.About AWG http://awg2016.org/en/content/about-awg Awg2016.org 24 August 2021 24 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150124083911/http://awg2016.org/en/content/about-awg dead In September 2013, Maliina Abelsen was appointed as head of the Nuuk 2016 Organizing Committee.https://sermersooq.gl/uploads/2014/12/AWG-2016-Nuuk-pisortassamik-atorfinitsitsivoq-Direkt%C3%B8r-ansat-juni2013.pdf Minister appointed head of Nuuk 2016 2020-05-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084024/https://sermersooq.gl/uploads/2014/12/AWG-2016-Nuuk-pisortassamik-atorfinitsitsivoq-Direkt%C3%B8r-ansat-juni2013.pdf 2016-03-04 dead Marketing The 2016 Arctic Winter Games' mascot was a Seal named "Kuluk". Out of 228 different suggestions for the naming of the mascot competition, the name "Kuluk" won and was appointed by the steering committee.Logo and mascot http://awg2016.org/en/content/logo-and-mascot.html Awg2016.org 23 August 2021 Participants Nine contingents participated in the 2016 Arctic Winter Games. The amount of athletes sent by each contingent is shown in parentheses in the list below.ULU News, October 6 2015 https://www.arcticwintergames.org/ULU_NEWS/2016_Ulu_News/20151006%20ulu_news_awg_oktober_2015.pdf Arcticwintergames.org 23 August 2021 AK Alaska, United States (241) Greenland Greenland (120) (host) AB Northern Alberta, Canada (191) NT Northwest Territories, Canada (218) QC Nunavik, Quebec, Canada (57) NU Nunavut, Canada (142) 22px Sámi people (31) 22px Yamalo-Nenets, Russia (4) YT Yukon, Canada (234) Venues thumb|Godthåbhallen The 2016 games were held at various sports venues and schools in and around Nuuk, the exception being the ice hockey events, which were held in Iqaluit, Canada. Opening and closing ceremonies were held at Inussivik.Cultural events http://awg2016.org/en/content/cultural-events.html Awg2016.gems.pro 24 August 2021 Sports venues The following venues hosted sports events during the games. Unless otherwise mentioned, the venues are located in Nuuk.Sport schedules http://awg2016.org/en/content/sport-schedules.html Awg2016.org 23 August 2021 Venue EventsAHL SchoolBasketballArnaitok Arena, Iqaluit, CanadaNunavut hockey teams poised for strong outings on home ice https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/awg-2016-nunavut-hockey-teams-1.3478662 Cbc.ca 23 August 2021Ice hockeyGodthåbhallenFutsalGUXDene games (hand games), table tennisInussivikBadminton, volleyball, opening ceremony, closing ceremonyKangillinguit SchoolWrestlingNuussuaq GymArctic sportsQinngorputBiathlon, snowshoe biathlonRavnedalenCross country skiing, snowshoeingSisorarfiitAlpine skiing, Dene games (snow snake & pole push), snowboardingUSK SchoolDene games Cultural venues thumb|Katuaq The following venues hosted cultural events during the games.Workshops http://awg2016.org/en/content/workshops.html Awg2016.gems.pro 24 August 2021 Venue Events IlimmarfikExhibitions, community shows, workshops IllorputWorkshopsKatuaqFilm festival, exhibitions, gala shows KittatWorkshopsNational TheatreExhibitions, workshops NUIFWorkshopsNuuk Art MuseumExhibitions, workshopsNuuk CenterCommunity shows NuutoqaqFireworks Medal tally flagcountry 84 67 66 Alaska 39 23 19 29 32 27 Alberta Alberta North 23 41 36 Yukon 16 13 23 Northwest Territories 8 7 4 Sápmi 6 18 25 Nunavut 6 9 6 QBC Nunavik Quebec 2 5 1 Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug Yamal The Games Sports 213 events in 15 sport disciplines were held at 2016 Arctic Winter Games program. Four skiing sports were held, alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding. Two snowshoe events were held, snowshoe biathlon and snowshoeing. Two racquet sports were held, with badminton and table tennis. Team sports held were basketball, futsal, ice hockey, and volleyball. Traditional Inuit sports were also held, with Arctic sports, Dene games, and wrestling, the latter also including events for traditional wrestling.Results https://awg2016.gems.pro/Result/Sport_List.aspx Awg2016.gems.pro 19 August 2021Sports http://awg2016.org/en/content/sports-1.html Awg2016.org 19 August 2021 The 2016 Arctic Winter Games was the first edition of the games to have futsal on the program. From 1980 to 2014 the sports program had included indoor soccer, but it was replaced by futsal in the 2016 games.Yukon futsal players ready for 1st Arctic Winter Games kickoff https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/futsal-kicks-off-at-arctic-winter-games-for-first-time-1.3473428 Cbc.ca 13 September 2021 The 2016 games were the first edition of the Arctic Winter Games to not include curling and the first since 1990 to not include dog mushing. Gymnastics, figure skating and speed skating were also removed from the program. For all excluded sports the reasoning for their removal from the programme were a lack of facilities.Iqaluit, Nuuk sign agreement on 2016 Arctic Winter Games hockey Social Sharing https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/iqaluit-nuuk-sign-agreement-on-2016-arctic-winter-games-hockey-1.2763525 Cbc.ca 25 August 2021 100% Alpine skiing 13 Arctic sports 35 Badminton 10 Basketball 2 Biathlon 14 Cross country skiing 24 Dene games 24 Futsal 5 Ice hockey 2 Snowboarding 16 Snowshoe biathlon 14 Snowshoeing 14 Table tennis 12 Volleyball 2 Wrestling 26 Calendar  OC Opening ceremony ● Cultural events ● Event competitions 1 Event finals CC Closing ceremony March4Fri5Sat6Sun7Mon8Tue9Wed10Thu11FriTotalCeremonies OC CC Cultural events |bgcolor="#ff80bf"|● | bgcolor="#ff80bf"|● | bgcolor="#ff80bf"|● | bgcolor="#ff80bf"|● | bgcolor="#ff80bf"|● | bgcolor="#ff80bf"|● | bgcolor="#ff80bf"|● |bgcolor="#ff80bf"|● |Alpine skiing d | | | | | bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 | bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 | bgcolor="#ffcc00"|5 | |13Arctic sports d | | | | | bgcolor="#ffcc00"|9 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|12 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|7 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|7 |35Badminton d | | | | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● |bgcolor="#3399ff"|● |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|10 | |10Basketball d | | | | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● |bgcolor="#3399ff"|● |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|2 | |2Biathlon d | | | | | bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|2 |14Cross country skiing d | | | | | bgcolor="#ffcc00"|6 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|6 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|6 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|6 |24Dene games d | | | | bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 | bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|8 |24Futsal d | | | | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● |bgcolor="#3399ff"|● |bgcolor="#3399ff"|● |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|5 |5Ice hockey d | | | | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● |bgcolor="#3399ff"|● |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|2 | |2Snowboarding d | | | | | bgcolor="#ffcc00"|8 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 | |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 |16Snowshoe biathlon d | | | | | bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|2 |14Snowshoeing d | | | | | bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|6 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|4 | |14Table tennis d | | | | | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|2 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|10 | |12Volleyball d | | | | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● |bgcolor="#3399ff"|● |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|2 | |2Wrestling d | | | | | bgcolor="#ffcc00"|2 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|12 |bgcolor="#ffcc00"|12 | |26Total events |0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 45 |58 |72 |34 |213March 4Fri 5Sat 6Sun 7Mon 8Tue 9Wed 10Thu 11Fri Total Culture The Arctic Winter Games celebrates culture and creates in the participants an awareness of cultural similarities and dissimilarities. Cultural exchange and social interaction are important parts of the Games. Each participating contingent contributes with performances in dance, song, music, plays or art. These cultural events reflect the traditional as well as the modern cultures of the Arctic. Workshops on a number of cultural, artistic and sports areas were open throughout the Arctic Winter Games. Hodgson Trophy At each Arctic Winter Games, the AWG International Committee presents the Hodgson Trophy to the contingent whose athletes best exemplify the ideals of fair play and team spirit. Team members also receive a distinctive pin in recognition of their accomplishment. The Alaskan team and delegation won the Hodgson Trophy at the 2016 Arctic Winter Games.ULU News, March 12 https://www.arcticwintergames.org/ULU_NEWS/2016_Ulu_News/20160312%20March%2012.pdf Arcticwintergames.org 23 August 2021 References External links Nuuk Category:2016 Arctic Winter Games 2016 Arctic Winter Games Official Site Arctic Winter Games Official Site Fairbanks 2014 Arctic Winter Games Nuuk 2016 Arctic Winter Games South Slave 2018 expanded Arctic Winter Games, 2016 Greenland Arct 2016 Category:Sport in Nuuk Category:Multi-sport events in Greenland Category:Organised events in Greenland Category:International sports competitions hosted by Greenland Category:March 2016 sports events in North America