Arctic Winter Games explained ❄️

We’re on the ground in Whitehorse for the 28th edition of the Arctic Winter Games, where 2,000 athletes from across the circumpolar North have gathered to compete and share their culture. Looking for your new sports obsession? ❄️ The Arctic Winter Games features elite competition rooted in thousands of years of Indigenous culture. From the gravity-defying high kick to the unbelievable endurance of the knuckle hop, these athletes will leave you asking, “how is that even possible?” Join us all week as we bring you the magic of the circumpolar North. #CBCSports #CBCIndigenous #AWG2026 #Whitehorse2026 #ArcticWinterGames Watch Live sports on CBC Sports' website here: https://www.cbcsports.ca Check out all the latest Olympic news and video here: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics