Team Saskatchewan officially announced for 2022 Canada Summer Games in Ontario
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On July 26, Team Saskatchewan made the official announcement for who would be representing the province at this years Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ont.
Angel Besskkaystare is Saskatchewan’s newest flag bearer.
On July 26, Team Saskatchewan made the official announcement about who would be representing the province at this year’s Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ont.
“It was shocking,” said Besskkaystare when she found out she would be the flag bearer for the opening ceremonies. “But I was excited at the same time because having to lead all the Saskatchewan athletes is big.”
Besskkaystare is currently a University of Saskatchewan commit for wresting. She began her time on the mat in high school, after moving from Wollaston Lake to Prince Albert. It was in Prince Albert she went to her first wresting practice.
After sleeping on the floors of friends’ houses just to keep competing in the area, Besskkaystare continued to improve her skills and climb through the ranks.
The St. Mary’s Highschool grad recently won provincial gold in her last school seasons, and she said she is happy to represent her hometown and province at the games.
“One day I really want to go up to the northern communities and show them what wrestling is and just be a good role model,” she said. “Because like none of the kids around Wollaston even know what wrestling is, at all.”
The games are the largest multi-sport event in Canada and will take place between Aug. 6 and Aug. 21.
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