Ottawa and the Future of Sports
Ottawa and the Future of Sports
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"Ottawa and the Future of Sports" highlights the voices shaping the city's sports scene. From athletes and coaches to business leaders and sports officials, we explore the different perspectives driving Ottawa’s sports community. Hear how everyone from local teams to professionals are contributing to the city’s journey from community fields to national arenas.
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The podcast delves into various aspects of the Ottawa sports scene, covering topics such as local team profiles, community sports events, and the impact of sports on cultural identities with episodes like the World Junior Hockey Championships recap and interviews with athletes from Carleton University's wrestling team.
“Ottawa and the Future of Sports” highlights the voices shaping the city’s sports scene. From athletes and coaches to business leaders and sports officials, we explore the different perspectives driving Ottawa’s sports community. Hear how everyone from local teams to professionals are contributing to the city’s journey from community fields to national arenas.
On February 4, 2026, the 2025 Ottawa Sports Awards Dinner was held at the Infinity Convention Centre in Ottawa. In this short episode, we highlight key award winners—Athletes of the Year, Coaches of the Year, Teams of the Year, Lifetime Award recipients, the Mayor’s Cup, Special Recognition Awards, the Spirit of Sport Award, and the Ottawa Sport Endowment recipient.
Featured winners in this episode:
• Athlete of the Year: Ivanie Blondin; Tyrone Henry
• Coach of the Year: Fabienne Blizzard; Glenroy Gilbert
• Team of the Year: Capital Courts Academy; Ottawa Lions U20 Men’s 4x400m Relay
• Lifetime Awards: Steve Johnson (Coach); John Butcher (Technical Official); Kerry MacLean (Volunteer/Administrator)
• Mayor’s Cup: Marci Morris
• Special Recognition: Emily Bertrand; Allan Ryan
• Spirit of Sport Award: Emma Shimizu
• Ottawa Sport Endowment: BGC Ottawa Thunderbolts
A link to the complete list of winners—including the Individual Sport Award Winners across 70 sport categories—is available here: https://ottawasportsawards.ca/2025-complete-list-of-winners
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