Nunavut, Nunavik Wrap Up the 2012 AWG with Hefty Ulu Counts – Nunatsiaq Online

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Nunavut, Nunavik wrap up the 2012 AWG with hefty ulu counts

“Participating in the games helps us build both team and regional pride”

NUNATSIAQ NEWS
Around the Arctic March 14, 2012

Athletes from both Nunavik and Nunavut returned home this week a little richer, after the 2012 Arctic Winter Games wrapped up in Whitehorse March 10.

Athletes from both teams — about 230 from Nunavut and 53 from Nunavik — participated in a dozen activities at the Whitehorse games, including Arctic sports, Dene games, badminton, basketball, gymnastics, hockey, indoor soccer, speed skating, table tennis, wrestling, volleyball and snowshoeing.

The final tally: Team Nunavut finished with 50 ulus, while Team Nunavik-Quebec raked in 36.

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