World Eskimo Indian Olympics feature traditional sports and cultural celebration

The World Eskimo Indian Olympics (WEIO) is currently taking place in Fairbanks, Alaska, from July 15 to 18. This annual event attracts hundreds of Indigenous athletes competing in traditional games which include the two-foot high kick and dene stick pull. Participants, such as Nicole Johnson, who set a women's world record in the two-foot high kick decades ago, continue the traditions of their ancestors. The games also promote cultural heritage and community, as athletes compete for camaraderie rather than just medals. The event highlights the resurgence of Arctic sports among Indigenous populations, which had been suppressed in the past.

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