Kootenay region finishes 2026 B.C. Winter Games with 38 medals

The Kootenay region wrapped up competition at the 2026 Trail-Rossland B.C. Winter Games with a total of 38 medals.

On the final day, athletes added to the medal count across archery, artistic gymnastics and cross-country skiing.

Nelson’s Phoenix Smuga earned two gold medals in archery, while Cranbrook’s Ewan Harding claimed two silver medals in the sport. Fernie’s Delilah Gawryluk captured two bronze medals in archery.

Creston’s Caelan Halonen won gold and silver in archery. Fernie’s Kayden Gawryluk picked up silver and bronze medals in archery, and Cranbrook’s Ryan Stambulic secured one gold and one bronze in the same discipline.

In artistic gymnastics, Invermere’s Anya Stein won gold and silver, while Cranbrook’s Nyla Skulnec earned bronze.

Team Kootenay also captured gold in the cross-country mixed team relay.

Athletes will depart Sunday, March 1, following the conclusion of competitions. Full results are available on the B.C. Games website.

Highlights from Day 3 include:

  • Nelson’s Phoenix Smuga — gold, archery (two events)

  • Cranbrook’s Ewan Harding — silver, archery (two events)

  • Fernie’s Delilah Gawryluk — bronze, archery (two events)

  • Creston’s Caelan Halonen — gold and silver, archery

  • Fernie’s Kayden Gawryluk — silver and bronze, archery

  • Cranbrook’s Ryan Stambulic — bronze and gold, archery

  • Invermere’s Anya Stein — silver and gold, artistic gymnastics

  • Cranbrook’s Nyla Skulnec — bronze, artistic gymnastics

  • Team Kootenay — gold, cross-country mixed team relay

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Kate Brown
Kate Brown
Kate is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.

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