Group Financial institution is returning because the title sponsor of the forty fifth annual Empire State Winter Video games, scheduled for subsequent weekend in Lake Placid.
To commemorate the beginning of this yr’s video games, Group Financial institution branches throughout New York will kick off the annual winter sporting occasion by collaborating in a 700-mile Olympic-style torch relay. Right this moment at 2:15 p.m., the torch run will begin from the nook of 46 West Foremost St. in Waterloo (on the cease mild intersection), earlier than arriving on the Group Financial institution Waterloo department at 2:30 p.m.
Native city and village representatives have been invited, and all are welcome to look at and rejoice the event.
“The Empire State Winter Games is a tradition like no other, and we’re proud to continue our support of the games and its mission for the eighth year in a row,” Group Financial institution President & CEO Dimitar Karaivanov stated. “Beyond the sporting competitions, the games bring our communities across the Empire State together in meaningful ways that leave a lasting impact on the Adirondack region and beyond. We look forward to cheering on and supporting this year’s participants.”
ESWG is the biggest Olympic-style winter sporting occasion within the Northeast, drawing an estimated 2,500 athletes of all ages and talents from numerous areas throughout New York and neighboring states. All through the three-day match, athletes compete in a various vary of 25 winter sports activities — together with alpine snowboarding, determine skating, sled hockey and extra — on a world-class stage.
“The Empire State Winter Games torch relay is a powerful symbol of unity and celebration,” Adirondack Sports activities Council Government Director Tracy Smith stated. “Every year, this symbolic journey brings communities together across New York State, showcasing the spirit and pride of these games. As we honor the legacy of the athletes and the historic venues that have shaped winter sports, we also look forward to igniting new dreams and creating lasting memories.”
The video games are made potential by means of partnerships involving the state of New York, the Regional Workplace of Sustainable Tourism, numerous cities and villages within the Adirondack area, and the New York State Olympic Regional Improvement Authority.
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