The BC Winter Games are returning to Greater Vernon.
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The community hosted the Winter Games in 2012 and in 1992.
More than 2,100 athletes, coaches, managers, and officials will participate in about 19 sports in 2022.
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The economic impact of the Games on a community is about $1.6 million.
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Among those looking forward to 2012 is Braeden Kersey, 15, who participated in the 2016 Summer Games in triathlon.
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