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National Games are held every two years, alternating between Summer and Winter. Athletes quality for National Games based on their results from Provincial Games. National Games, in turn, are a qualifier for World Games.
This year the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games will be held in Thunder Bay from February 25 to 29, 2020.