Three BC Athletes to Represent Canada at 2018 Youth Olympic Games

About the Youth Olympic Games

The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) bring together talented young athletes aged 15 to 18 from more than 200 countries around the world. An event distinct from other youth sports events, the YOG also integrate a unique Culture and Education Programme based around five main themes: Olympism, social responsibly, skills development, expression and well-being and healthy lifestyles. Buenos Aires 2018, the third summer YOG, will feature nearly 4,000 athletes in 241 events across 32 sports in 36 disciplines.

BC Athletes

BC Athletics is looking forward to cheering on three local athletes, Dolly Gabri, Kendra Lewis, and Jasneet Nijjar as they represent their Province and Country in Buenos Aires.

Athlete Hometown Club Personal Coach Event
Dolly Gabri Surrey, BC South Surrey Athletics Donald Allemeersch Discus
Kendra Lewis Vancouver, BC Vancouver Olympic Club Besnik Mece 1500m
Jasneet Nijjar Surrey, BC Universal Athletics Jessie Dosanjh 400m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Best of luck to all of Team Canada!