Native Youth Olympics goes virtual for annual statewide competition
Head official Nicole Johnston hosts the 2020 Native Youth Olympics awards ceremony virtually this year. (Screenshot from Facebook Live)
The Native Youth Olympics brings together student athletes from across the state each year to celebrate Alaska Native culture through competitive events.
Organizers canceled this year’s games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but they found a way to continue the annual tournament that’s rooted in sportsmanship and survival.https://s3-us-west-2.amaz