REGINA - Several athletes from southeast Saskatchewan have been selected to represent the province for the upcoming Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ont.
Team Sask has announced the full contingent of athletes for the 19 sports that will be contested.
The event will occur from Aug. 6-21.
Two athletes from Estevan have been chosen: Frances Aceron in female basketball and Raegan Walter in softball. Also, Also, Frederick Kovach will be a coach for the Saskatchewan baseball team.
Two baseball players from Carnduff were picked: Carter Beck and Callum Hollinger. Both were members of the Southeast Performance Pump U18 AAA Twins in 2022.
Raivyn Millions of Oxbow was chosen for the softball entry.
With 377 athletes, 86 members of the coaching staff, 19 sports, and 25 mission staff coming from 70 different communities across Saskatchewan, forming a full contingent of 488 participants. Team Sask is truly a province-wide team ready to compete against the best in the country.
Team Saskatchewan chef de mission Mark Bracken formally announced Team Sask's full contingent to media and addressed the crowd of over 150 athletes, coaches, and representatives from the Government of Saskatchewan, Sask Sport Inc., and the Saskatchewan Games Council during a media announcement at the Regina Performing Arts Centre on July 26.
“Every one of our teams has put in a tremendous amount of preparation to get ready for their moment on the national stage,” said Bracken. “These Games will provide an opportunity for our athletes to compete against the very best in the country, build lifelong memories, meet new friends, and enjoy the incredible experience that only a major multi-sport Games can offer.”
“Congratulations to all of the Saskatchewan athletes, coaches and support staff who are attending the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games,” said Laura Ross, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport. “As members of Team Sask, your hard work, dedication, and perseverance has given you the opportunity to showcase your abilities at Canada’s prestigious Summer Games. You are role models and ambassadors for your communities and Saskatchewan. Thank you for your commitment to sport and for inspiring the citizens of our province.”
Angel Besskkaystare from Wollaston Lake, who is a wrestler, will be the flag bearer for the opening ceremonies.
The full list of athletes, coaches, and staff with breakdown by sport and community can be found here.
Team Sask results will be updated daily on the Team Sask website at teamsask.ca and can also be found live during the Games.
The official 2022 Canada Summer Games website is: niagara2022games.ca
