Yukon University exit forces contingency shift for 2026 Arctic Winter Games

Yukon University has withdrawn from its role as a hub for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games, prompting organizers to rework major operational plans less than 40 days before athletes arrive in Whitehorse.
The university and the 2026 Arctic Winter Games Host Society announced the decision Feb. 2, ending agreements for food services, venue access and several Games‑time operations originally slated for the Ayamdigut campus.
The university said in a news release that it could not secure clarity arou