If she wasn’t the face of the first-ever Y-X-E Urban Games before May 20, Paige Crozon would definitely be able to fill that role now!

On May 20, Crozon sank the game-winning shot that propelled her and Canadian team-mates Katherine Plouffe, Michelle Plouffe and Kacie Bosch to a berth in women’s three-on-three basketball at the Summer Olympics in Paris next month. Canada beat host Hungary in the last qualification game to be a part of the field at the Games. The Olympic women’s three-on-three basketball event starts July 30. The Canadian team will be a part of the Y-X-E Urban Games between August 16-18. Following is a media scrum with Paige Crozon…..

Three other Saskatchewan athletes have qualified for the Paris Olympics – artisitic swimmers Sydney Carroll of Saskatoon and Kenzie Priddell of Regina plus Saskatoon swimmer Blake Tierney. Tierney qualified by setting a new Canadian record in the men’s 200-metre backstroke at the 2024 Canadian Olympic and Paralympic swim trials in Toronto. He also won the 100-metre backstroke in provincial record time and was named today as the Sask Sport Athlete-of-the-Month for May. Following are news releases from Discover Saskatoon and SaskSport…..

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SASKATCHEWAN’S PAIGE CROZON PUNCHES TICKET TO THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan [June 10th] — Excitement is in the air as local athlete Paige Crozon, along with the Canadian
National Women’s 3X3 Basketball team, have officially secured their spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer.
Paige’s remarkable achievement not only showcases her dedication and hard work but also highlights Saskatchewan’s
rising prominence in the international sporting community.
FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, renowned for organizing world-class events, have chosen Saskatoon as
one of the stops in the 2024 Women’s Series. Saskatoon was an exceptional host of the FIBA World Tour in 2017, 2018,
and 2019, and Saskatoon can demonstrate their hosting excellence yet again. Riding the wave of the growing popularity
of 3×3 basketball, and the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this event serves as a strategic opportunity to merge
sports, arts, culture, and community in Saskatoon. Anchored by the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series, the YXE Urban Games will
position Saskatoon and Saskatchewan as a dynamic, culturally diverse, and globally recognized destination. Saskatoon
will be the first tournament stop following the Paris Olympic Games.
Led by Discover Saskatoon in collaboration with a cross-functional local organizing committee (LOC), the YXE Urban
Games will be centered in Victoria Park. The festival-style atmosphere will feature a ticketed venue with the FIBA 3×3
main court, urban sport, art, and culture demonstrations. The Pawâtêtân Basketball Court, Saskatoon’s newly
constructed gem, will host 3×3 action, while various sport-specific venues across Victoria Park will see diverse
competitions.
This event will attract athletes from professional levels to grassroots, creating a dynamic space for competition.
Discover Saskatoon is committed to upholding the Spirit and Intent of the Treaty, aligning with Calls to Action #89 and
#92 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Their partnerships emphasize the celebration, integration, and
leadership of Indigenous people and their contributions, particularly in sports and community initiatives, fostering a
deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history among participants and spectators.