That’s a Wrap: 2021 Virtual NYO Games Alaska
For the second year in a row, the Native Youth Olympic (NYO) Games went virtual, attracting more than 280 athletes to participate from around the state. More
News for NYO
NYO Scholarship Winners Celebrate Competition and Sportsmanship
Two NYO Games athletes receive $1,000 scholarships thanks to the generous support of The Eyak Corporation and the Worl family. More
Worth the Risk
As a student, Kyle Worl was hesitant to join in Native games. Today, he’s bringing Native games to new audiences in Alaska — and beyond. More
2021 Virtual NYO Games
NYO is once again taking the action online this year for the 2021 Virtual Senior NYO Games. Running April 5 – 30, student athletes in grades 7 – 12 from across the state may compete at a location of their … More
Junior NYO 2020 Recap
Miss the action at Junior Native Youth Olympics 2020? Catch it here with our recap!
NYO Recap
Already missing Native Youth Olympics 2019? Revisit all three days of Alaska Native culture, tradition, strength, agility, and teamwork with our NYO Recap!
Videos Make NYO Games More Accessible
Athletes, coaches, and others can view step-by-step instructions and learn about the history of NYO through fourteen new videos, made possible through funding from a Nike N7 grant. More
NYO Kicks Off as Traditional Games Test Skill, Promote Cross-cultural Respect
Beginning Thursday, more than 450 student athletes from communities across Alaska will gather at the UAA Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage for the 49th Annual NYO Games. The 2019 Games run April 25–27, as athletes demonstrate strength, agility and skill … More
Gloria Walker’s Legacy
In 2002, the team sportsmanship award given at Native Youth Olympic Games was named for Gloria Walker, a onetime NYO coordinator who was deeply involved in Native sports. More
CITC Saddened by Loss of Ben Snowball
The former NYO Head Official helped create Junior Native Youth Olympics More