Badminton NWT is proud to announce the athletes selected to represent Team NT at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Following strong sessions of training, development, and competition, athletes from across the Northwest Territories came together at the Arctic Winter Games trials to demonstrate their commitment, skill, and love for the sport. The selection process reflected not only performance on court, but also attitude, work ethic, and readiness to represent the territory on the Arctic Winter Games stage.

We are proud of every athlete who took part in the trials. Showing up, competing, and giving your best is what Team NT is all about.

The following athletes have been selected to represent Team NT in badminton at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games, with two alternates identified per age category.

Team NT Badminton Roster – Arctic Winter Games 2026

U18 Male

Jobe Detonaze Paulette, Fort Smith
Caleb Mobach, Yellowknife
First Alternate: Harley Matto, Fort Providence

U18 Female

Shenika Sutherland, Yellowknife
Vanessa Song, Yellowknife
First Alternate: Winifred Naphan, Yellowknife
Second Alternate: Kenna MacDonald-Taylor, Fort Smith

U16 Female

Joanna Santhosh, Yellowknife
Otja Riruako, Yellowknife
First Alternate: Brielle McKay, Fort Resolution
Second Alternate: Claire Loutit, Fort Smith

U16 Male

Easton Johns-Courtoreille, Fort Smith
Colton Landry, Fort Providence
First Alternate: Aaeden Dwyer, Yellowknife
Second Alternate: Daniel-Eli Croft, Yellowknife

The athletes selected for Team NT will now begin their journey toward Whitehorse 2026, preparing to compete against the best from across the North.

Badminton NWT would like to thank all athletes, parents, coaches, officials, volunteers, and community partners who helped make the trials a success. Your support continues to build a strong badminton community across the territory.

We look forward to cheering on Team NT in Whitehorse. Go Team NT. #weareallteamnt