August 14, 2024 – Winnipeg, MB – The City of Thompson will host the 2026 Manitoba Winter Games powered by Manitoba Hydro, Sport Manitoba announced today. These Games will welcome more than 1,500 athletes, 300 coaches and managers, 100 officials, and upwards of 750 volunteers from throughout Manitoba in March 2026. This will mark the…
We’re excited to introduce you to our flag bearers at the Opening Ceremonies for the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games powered by Manitoba Hydro! TEAM NORTH: Trenton Campbell – Volleyball Trenton Campbell is all about sports. He’s a team player who always keeps things fair and fun, and encourages everyone to do their…
This year’s Summer Game Day presented by Qualico was a huge success, bringing together families and sport enthusiasts for an informative and fun introduction to sport. Held at the Lyric Field in Assiniboine Park, the free event was a celebration of sport, community, and the great summer weather with over approximately 800 participants. …
At the Sport Manitoba Clinic, we believe in holistic approaches to health and wellness. We’re excited to introduce Dr. Meghan Chatwin, a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician dedicated to transforming lives through evidence-based therapeutic lifestyle interventions. What is Lifestyle Medicine? Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that leverages therapeutic lifestyle changes to treat, manage, and…
Celebrate Manitoba’s rich sport heritage at the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame’s Annual Induction Ceremony presented by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame will induct the Class of 2024. This year’s slate of inductees — five individuals and one team — are exceptional and have earned…
Leading up to the 2025 Canada Summer Games, we are featuring the dedicated coaches who spend countless hours giving back to sport. Let’s get to know wrestling coach, Kris Stasiak! How long have you been coaching this sport? 40 years Why did you become a coach? I love the sport of wrestling. What…
Get ready for the exhilarating 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris, where athletes, coaches, and officials are gearing up for an unforgettable showcase of talent and determination. The Paris Olympics, featuring 45 sports, will run from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The Paralympics will follow, taking place from August 28 to September 8, 2024,…
Leading up to the 2025 Canada Summer Games, we are featuring the dedicated coaches who spend countless hours giving back to sport. Let’s get to know male’s lacrosse coach, Cruz Jimenez! How long have you been coaching this sport? 14 years Why did you become a coach? I wanted to give back to the…
Kingston Thomas is a talented volleyball player whose passion and dedication are as boundless as his potential. Kingston’s journey in volleyball is a testament to the power of determination and the importance of community support. He hails from Brochet, a community located 16 hours away by boat and car from Winnipeg. He moved to Brandon…
The journey to the Paris 2024 Paralympics is well underway for the Senior Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team. Last week, they kicked off their preparation with their first training camp held at Sport Manitoba, an event that marks a significant milestone for the team and community. We had the opportunity to speak with Head Coach…