Barents Winter Games 2025
Join us in Alta from March 28 to 30 for an unforgettable celebration of sports and friendship. Athletes from the northern region will compete in this unique event promoting collaboration and inclusion across the Barents region.

Are you our next YLIB participant?
Did you know that we have a unique leadership program for young people in sports within the Barents region? The program is called YLIB – Young Leaders in Barents – and we are now looking for new participants for the upcoming two-year program.

During the Barents Summer Games, we are excited to collaborate with Jamk on an important research project.

By participating in a brief survey, you can help shape the future of youth sports and non-profit activities in the Barents region.

We are so lucky that the local newspaper Lapin Kansa is streaming several sports during Barents Summer Games 2024.

The newspaper will visit many arenas. You can see the live-stream by subscribing.

We are also live-streaming Powerlifting, Tennis and Shooting seperate in links from the sports page.

Important information for all participants in the Barents Summer Games 2024

Finaly Finnmark is arranging Barents Games! As the countdown to the Barents Winter Games (BWG) 2025 in Alta begins, excitement and anticipation fill the air. With less than a year remaining until the much-anticipated event, preparations are well underway to ensure a memorable and successful gathering of young athletes from across the Barents region.

Emilie Strøm, a dedicated cross-country skier wfrom Norway, participated in the Barents Winter Games held in March 2023 in Bodø/Narvik. Reflecting on her involvement, Strøm sheds light on the significance of her Barents Games experience and her new role within our Young Leaders in Barents (YLIB) program.

Riikka Pulkkinen, a dedicated advocate for youth involvement in sports, reflects on her journey as a member of Young Leaders in Barents (YLIB) and the profound impact it has had on her life.

Boardleader Osmo Happonen was awarded for his long career in sport at the Lapland Sports Awards 2024

We have had several good meetings with the various sports, which have resulted in some changes.