To all participants of Barents Winter Games 2025 in Alta
Dear athletes, team leaders, and referees from all participating sports in Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
Kent Nyheim
Chair of Barents Sports Committee and Barents Sports Committee Norway
Thank you all for your incredible effort and contribution, which made the Barents Winter Games 2025 in Alta such a memorable and successful event. Your dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment brought the Barents spirit to life and created unforgettable moments across all arenas.
A special thank you goes to the amazing organizing team in Alta. Your hard work, enthusiasm, and professionalism were vital in making this event a true success. I would especially like to highlight the local clubs from Alta, Thank you for your dedication and the hours you have put in. I would also higlight Vera Arntsen, Executive Director and International Coordinator for BSC, and Geir Magne Gamst, Project leader for BWG25 in Alta, for their outstanding efforts in coordinating all resources and volunteers involved.
“A special thank you goes to the amazing organizing team in Alta. Your hard work, enthusiasm, and professionalism were vital in making this event a true success”
A heartfelt thanks also goes to the dedicated employees from the sports federations of Nordland, Troms, and Finnmark, and to the YLIB (Young Leaders in Barents) participants from Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Your energy, creativity, and engagement contributed greatly to the success of the event and the unique atmosphere we experienced together.
Thank you all!
We are already looking forward to seeing you again at the Barents Summer Games in Oulu in 2026.
With sporting regards,
Kent Nyheim
Chair of Barents Sports Committee and Barents Sports Committee Norway