The 2025 Sr. Native Youth Olympics was held in Anchorage late April where 453 athletes and 54 schools competed in events over the course of two days. Two teams represented Nome – King Island and Nome Nanooks. 17 athletes from the Bering Strait School District attended as well.
NYO Games Alaska is a celebration of Alaska Native values and culture. Each event is based on a traditional subsistence skill that is crucial to survival in Alaska’s climate. Some of these events include the Wrist Carry which shows the significance of a successful hunt, traditionally tests the strength and endurance of hunters, and shows appreciation for the animal giving itself.
The Inuit/Eskimo Stick Pull is practice for pulling seals out of the ice.
Fun Fact: KNOM’s General Manager, Miranda, once took home the state title in leg wrestling during her time as an NYO athlete.
NYO continues to bring culture and competition together for athletes.
