The Nunatsiavut Government extends congratulations to Labrador Inuit athletes on taking home six medals from the 2023 North American Games, held in Nova Scotia July 15-23, 2023.
Wining gold were Olsen Ford of Makkovik Badminton Singles 16U Male, Brooklyn Wolfrey, and Sierra Wolfrey of Rigolet in Badminton Doubles 16U Female, and Sierra Wolfrey and Olsen Ford in Badminton Doubles 16U Mixed.
Silver medals were won by Brooklyn Wolfrey for U16 Badminton Mixed Doubles, and Clear Brooke Blake-Pottle and Ella Jacque of Rigolet for 19U Badminton Doubles. Clear Brooke Blake-Pottle secured the only bronze medal in 19U Badminton Singles.
“We are proud of all the athletes that represented Nunatsiavut at NAIG this year.” said President Johannes Lampe. “Attending these games is a great way for Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit land Claims Agreement to showcase their skills on a national level, and to represent their culture and homeland.”
The following athletes represented Nunatsiavut at NAIG 2023: Clear Brooke Blake-Pottle, Tristan Denniston, Jacob Dyson, Jesse Ford, Sidney Goudie, Shannon Holwell, Ella Jacque, Hanson Jacque, Keisha Kajuatsiak, Marin Lane, Olsen Ford, Aaron Porter, Cole Shiwak, Grace Tuglavina, Eris Webb, Aidan Wheeler, Jackson Winters, Kendra Winters, Shane Winters, Brianna Wolfrey, Brooklyn Wolfrey, and Sierra Wolfrey.
These athletes were part of the delegation that made up Team Indigenous NL. In total, the team took home 40 medals with 10 gold, 14 silver and 16 bronze, finishing ninth overall.
The Nunatsiavut Government contributed $10,000 to Team Indigenous NL, through the Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Circle of NL, to assist Beneficiaries who are participating in the Games.