M.L. wrestlers compete at North American Indigenous Games
A group of four wrestlers from Meadow Lake, two girls and two boys, have been hitting the mats this week at the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto.
Twins Skyla and Savanna Russell, as well as Gabriel Regnier, and Parker Vandale-Niccolls have been taking part in matches at the games.
The championship rounds took place July 19. Skyla won gold in the 60 kilogram weight class, Savanna placed fourth in the 65 kilogram, and Regnier won gold in the 58 kilogram category. The Team Saskatchewan wrestling team also won first place overall.
According to the organizations website, NAIG is the largest sporting and cultural gathering of Indigenous Peoples in North America, featuring 14 sports categories. These games provide Indigenous youth aged – 13 to 19 – the opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities and to celebrate their heritage through numerous cultural events.