Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon (centre), Chair of the Renfrew County 2023 Ontario Winter Video games, thanks Todd Nicholson, three-time Paralympic medallist in in sledge hockey, and Regyna Armonas, an Olympic volleyball participant who now calls Renfrew County residence, for lighting the cauldron to formally open the Video games through the ceremonies at Renfrew’s Ma-te-Manner Park on February 2.
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February 3, 2023
RENFREW – The climate was chilly exterior however the spirt of the athletes warmed the hearts of everybody as greater than 1,000 athletes paraded into Ma-te-Manner Park in Renfrew for the Opening Ceremonies for the Renfrew County 2023 Ontario Winter Video games on Thursday, February 2.
Though some sports activities received underway earlier within the day, this marked the official begin of the primary weekend of the Video games, which proceed till February 5, then resume for the second weekend from February 9-12; because the athletes’ and officers’ oaths had been taken and the cauldron was lit. Pachi the Ontario Winter Video games Mascot saved the athletes having enjoyable with a dance competitors whereas a DJ performed rocking tunes throughout breaks within the motion.
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, introduced video greetings to the athletes and stated she was delighted to ship her finest needs because the 2023 Ontario Winter Video games start.
“It’s been such a long road to Renfrew County 2023 and at last you are here. I salute the athletes for following your dreams and never giving up,” stated the Honourable Dowdeswell. “Your communities and the people of Ontario are so very proud of you and we can’t wait to see you in action. I hope that teamwork and community spirit will actually motivate each of to make your own contributions in your own ways to build a more resilient and sustainable future.”
The Honourable Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Tradition and Sport was unable to attend the opening however supplied these remarks.
“Our authorities is proud to help these Video games and our prime younger athletes who’ve labored so onerous and completed a lot to get right here,” the Minister stated. “Let’s additionally give a hand to the coaches, managers, officers, organizers, and the various volunteers throughout Renfrew County who will assist make this nice occasion a hit.”
Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski formally declared the video games open and thanked the a whole bunch of volunteers and the organizing committee who’ve been working for greater than two years to plan the video games.
“I know there are young people in this group of athletes that we will be hearing about in the future!” stated Yakabuski. “I want to wish everyone a tremendous couple of weeks here, have a safe competition, and enjoy this beautiful part of Canada we call Renfrew County; we are happy to have you here, enjoy it!”
Picture Gallery: Feb 2 Opening Ceremonies Renfrew County 2023 Ontario Winter Video games will seem right here on the general public web site.
Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon, Chair of the Video games Organizing Committee, advised the athletes everybody desires them to achieve success.
“We are very happy to have you here, we expect great things from you, you are accomplished athletes, and we know that you are going to have success,” stated Warden Emon. “We know a lot of hard work and sacrifice went into getting here. We are turning the Games over to you, the athletes and officials, these are your Games, we want you to make these the best games ever; enjoy yourself, work hard and you will make these the best games ever!”
Video games Ambassador Melissa Bishop-Nriagu shared her private expertise of coming in fourth place on the Olympics and the way she realized that successful may be acting at your perfect, going through the powerful a part of sport sq. within the face, and remembering to be your self.
“I’m thrilled for our community that we can host such a prestigious event, to show off our beauty, our venues, and mostly our people,” stated Bishop-Nriagu. “This is truly a time where dreams are made, results to be celebrated and memories that will stick with you for years. Remember how you got here, the work you’ve put in as an individual and as a team. Have the most fun you can, make new friends, compete hard, and don’t forget to smile!”
The video games are in full swing this weekend with the next sports activities getting underway: creative swimming (Dundonald Corridor, Petawawa), curling (Renfrew and Pembroke Curling Golf equipment), Fencing (Opeongo Excessive College, Cobden), Futsal (Dundonald Corridor, Petawawa), under-14 males’s hockey (Ma-te-Manner Exercise Centre, Renfrew), judo (St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary College, Renfrew), ringette (Nick Smith Centre, Arnprior), and velocity skating (Bell Sensplex, Kanata).
For extra data and the total schedule go to: https://renfrewcounty2023.ca/.
Comply with the Renfrew County 2023 Ontario Winter Video games: Fb, Twitter and Instagram.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cindy Burwell Video games Supervisor, Renfrew County 2023 613-433-1037
Tina Peplinskie Media Relations Coordinator 613-735-7288
