Penticton to host BC Summer Games 50 years after hosting the first in 1978

Penticton to host BC Summer Games 50 years after hosting the first in 1978

Marking 50 years since the BC Summer Games were first held in Penticton, the games are returning to the city for their anniversary in 2028.

Kamloops, the original host of the BC Winter Games, will also once again host the event in February of 2028.

Hundreds of student athletes from across B.C. in every geographic zone of the province will come to the two communities to showcase their talent and build connections with their fellow competitors.

“A lot’s changed in 50 years and I think during that period, the focus went away from the pure competition to building athletes in and around the province,” said Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield. “I think the focus now is about using the games to build communities and strengthen communities. I see that as a message to strengthen…


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