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The inaugural 100% Pure Winter Games came to a close last weekend amid wintry weather at Coronet Peak. The closing ceremony marked the end of an exciting 10 days of competition, including ice skating, curling, skiing and of course snowboarding. A mini Winter Olympics of sorts, attracting some of the most elite international athletes.

This new event will be held every two years in the Southern Otago Region of New Zealand, using some of the areas best resorts and facilities. Every 4 years the Winter Games will act as a direct lead up to the Winter Olympics - as it is this year. With over 800 athletes, 40 countries and 37 events, it seems its the start of things to come in the Southern Hemisphere where world class Winter sports events have been few and far between.