Three-time Olympian Melissa Bishop-Nriagu has been named the Ambassador of the 2023 Ontario Winter Games in Renfrew County.
Bishop-Nriagu is from Eganville and competed in three Olympic games (2012, 2016 and 2020) in the 800-meter event.
Bishop-Nriagu competed in the Ontario Summer Games in 2009 and knows first-hand the excitement, development and fun to be had over the course of these Games.
The Ambassador for the Renfrew County 2023 Ontario Winter Games hopes to inspire the next generation of local athletes.
The three-time Olympian will be addressing the athletes during both outdoor Opening Ceremonies, February 2nd and February 9th, at Ma-te-Way Park in Renfrew.
Her message to the athletes at the Games is to compete well, but also to have fun with a smile on their faces and to create memories that will last a lifetime.
The Ontario Winter Games are coming to Renfrew County from February 2-5 and
February 9-12, 2023.
All sporting events are free to attend and you can see the full schedule online here.
(written by: Rudy Kadlec)