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2016 Arctic Winter Games

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.

2016 Arctic Winter Games Nuuk
Nuuk 2016 Arctic Winter Games official emblem
Host cityNuuk
CountryKingdom of Denmark
Greenland
MottoJoin — Feel — Jump
Nations
7 countries
Teams
9 contingents
Athletes1,238
Events213
OpeningMarch 6, 2016 (2016-03-06)
ClosingMarch 12, 2016 (2016-03-12)
Opened byAsii Chemnitz Narup
Mayor of Sermersooq
Closed byJens Brinch
President of the AWGIC
Main venueInussivik
Websiteawg2016.org

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.[1][2]

Organization edit

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.[3]

In September 2013, Maliina Abelsen was appointed as head of the Nuuk 2016 Organizing Committee.[4]

Marketing edit

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.[5]

Participants edit

Nine contingents participated in the 2016 Arctic Winter Games. The amount of athletes sent by each contingent is shown in parenthesie in the list below.[6]

Venues edit

 
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.[7]

Sports venues edit

The following venues hosted sports events during the games. Unless otherwise mentioned, the venues are located in Nuuk.[8]

Venue Events
AHL School Basketball
Arnaitok Arena, Iqaluit, Canada[9] Ice hockey
Godthåbhallen Futsal
GUX Dene games (hand games), table tennis
Inussivik Badminton, volleyball, opening ceremony, closing ceremony
Kangillinguit School Wrestling
Nuussuaq Gym Arctic sports
Qinngorput Biathlon, snowshoe biathlon
Ravnedalen Cross country skiing, snowshoeing
Sisorarfiit Alpine skiing, Dene games (snow snake & pole push), snowboarding
USK School Dene games

Cultural venues edit

 
Katuaq

The following venues hosted cultural events during the games.[7][10]

Venue Events
Ilimmarfik Exhibitions, community shows, workshops
Illorput Workshops
Katuaq Film festival, exhibitions, gala shows
Kittat Workshops
National Theatre Exhibitions, workshops
NUIF Workshops
Nuuk Art Museum Exhibitions, workshops
Nuuk Center Community shows
Nuutoqaq Fireworks

Medal tally edit

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1  Alaska846766217
2  Greenland39231981
3  Alberta North29322788
4  Yukon234136100
5  Northwest Territories16132352
6  Sápmi87419
7  Nunavut6182549
8  Nunavik Quebec69621
9  Yamal2518
Totals (9 entries)213215207635

The Games edit

Sports edit

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.[11][12]

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.[13]

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.[14]

Calendar edit

 OC  Opening ceremony  ●  Cultural events  ●  Event competitions  1  Event finals  CC  Closing ceremony
March 4
Fri 		5
Sat 		6
Sun 		7
Mon 		8
Tue 		9
Wed 		10
Thu 		11
Fri 		Total
Ceremonies OC CC
Cultural events ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
  Alpine skiing 4 4 5 13
  Arctic sports 9 12 7 7 35
  Badminton ● ● ● 10 10
  Basketball ● ● ● 2 2
  Biathlon 4 4 4 2 14
  Cross country skiing 6 6 6 6 24
  Dene games 4 4 4 4 8 24
  Futsal ● ● ● ● 5 5
  Ice hockey ● ● ● 2 2
  Snowboarding 8 4 4 16
  Snowshoe biathlon 4 4 4 2 14
  Snowshoeing 4 6 4 14
  Table tennis ● 2 10 12
  Volleyball ● ● ● 2 2
  Wrestling 2 12 12 26
Total events 0 0 0 4 45 58 72 34 213
March 4
Fri		 5
Sat		 6
Sun		 7
Mon		 8
Tue		 9
Wed		 10
Thu		 11
Fri		 Total

Culture edit

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.[7][10]

Hodgson Trophy edit

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.[15]

References edit

  1. ^ "Find an athlete". Awg2016.gems.pro. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  2. ^ "AWG2016 gav millionoverskud". Sermitsiaq.ag. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  3. ^ "About AWG". Awg2016.org. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Minister appointed head of Nuuk 2016" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  5. ^ "Logo and mascot". Awg2016.org. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  6. ^ "ULU News, October 6 2015" (PDF). Arcticwintergames.org. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  7. ^ a b c "Cultural events". Awg2016.gems.pro. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Sport schedules". Awg2016.org. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Nunavut hockey teams poised for strong outings on home ice". Cbc.ca. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  10. ^ a b "Workshops". Awg2016.gems.pro. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Results". Awg2016.gems.pro. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  12. ^ "Sports". Awg2016.org. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  13. ^ "Yukon futsal players ready for 1st Arctic Winter Games kickoff". Cbc.ca. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  14. ^ "Iqaluit, Nuuk sign agreement on 2016 Arctic Winter Games hockey Social Sharing". Cbc.ca. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  15. ^ "ULU News, March 12" (PDF). Arcticwintergames.org. Retrieved 23 August 2021.

External links edit

 
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