Cross country hits podium five times, badminton advances to medal rounds
Tuesday was another big day for Team BC’s cross country skiers as they posted five podium performances, that in addition to the three medals the team earned on Monday.
Colin Ferrie of Kimberley won his first medal of the Games, skiing to gold in the 1.5km classic sprint.
Team BC takes to the slopes on the first day of snowboard competition
Team BC athletes take on the parallel giant slalom, not typically a team strength, but snowboarder Katie Anderson finishes in the top eight.
Patience, hard work and dedication are the keys to Shaikh’s success
When Abdul Shaikh landed in Toronto he had 80 dollars in his pocket, two suitcases, two children, and his number one supporter by his side, his wife.
The year was 1967 and Shaikh was one of India’s premiere badminton players. Nearly 50 years later, he has become one of B.C.’s most celebrated coaches in the sport. The Canada Games Council inducted him into its 2015 Hall of Honour class on Feb. 12, recognizing his dedication to sport, as well as his excellence and leadership.
Team Yukon no match for Team BC curlers
Team BC continue their win streak in curling against Team Yukon. They take on Team PEI and Team Ontario tomorrow.
Medal guaranteed for Team BC in squash
Three Team BC athletes make squash semi-finals while both men’s and women’s teams defeat their first round of opponents.
Team BC faces off against Team Manitoba in Game 2
Following a late 5-3 victory over New Brunswick Team BC was ready to take on Manitoba in their second game of the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Team BC makes badminton quarterfinals
The badminton individual competition kicked off today at the 2015 Canada Winter Games. The first few rounds of bracket play decided the quarterfinalists of each of the five disciplines, and Team BC has great representation in the the upcoming rounds.
Dramatic first day for Team BC in table tennis
Team BC table tennis starts off with crushing defeats and five-hour matches.
Week two action gets underway for Team BC
Week two of action at the Canada Winter Games got underway with medals from para cross country and preliminary action in hockey, curling, figure skating, badminton, squash and table tennis.
BC wins bronze in men’s volleyball
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC won the bronze medal match in men’s volleyball against Team Quebec Saturday afternoon at the Investor’s Group Athletic Centre in Winnipeg.
Team BC finishes in eighth place in men’s soccer at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC fell to Nova Scotia Saturday at the 2017 Canada Summer Games to finish in eighth place in men’s soccer.
Team BC off to the gold medal game in women’s softball
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC posted a 3-1 victory over Ontario in the first game of the championship round Saturday at Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Gold and silver for Team BC on final day of swimming
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC added two more medals Saturday morning in the final swimming events of the 2017 Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Team BC adds two more bronze medals in tennis
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC won a pair of bronze medals Saturday morning at the Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club in men’s and women’s doubles play.
Team BC has biggest medal day of the Games
/in 2017 NewsWith only two days left of competition at the Canada Summer Games, Team BC had a record setting day with four sports combining for 36 medals.
15 medals won by Team BC wrestlers
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC wrestlers won 15 medals in the individual competition with seven gold medals won by the women and two silver and six bronze medals won by the men.
Team BC swimmers pull another 14 medals out of the pool
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC swimmers stepped onto the podium multiple times again Friday, on the final night of swimming at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Team BC Soccer to compete for seventh place
/in 2017 NewsBC men’s soccer team fails to bounce back from a devastating quarterfinal result Thursday, losing 2-0 to New Brunswick.
Women’s golf finishes the tournament with two silver medals
/in 2017 NewsAfter four days of competition, Alicia Lau wins silver in women’s overall results and Team BC also takes silver in the team standings.
BC earns silver and bronze in Men’s golf competition
/in 2017 NewsBC finishes second in the team standings at the Canada Summer Games and Tristan Mandur wins bronze.
14 year old surprises the field and wins gold in 5000m race
/in 2017 News14 year old Cassidy MacPherson (Maple Ridge) paddled her way to a gold in Women’s K1 5000m.
Softball finishes pool play with a win over Sask
/in 2017 NewsIn the final game of the round robin Friday, BC topped Saskatchewan by a score of 6-1.
Team BC volleyball will play for bronze medal
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC took on Team Ontario in the semi final match up but were not able to take the win. They will play for bronze on Saturday.
Team BC wins silver in tennis mixed team event
/in 2017 NewsIn a six-hour final in hot and sunny conditions, BC’s tennis team earned a silver medal Friday at the Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club
Team BC takes seventh place in women’s volleyball
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC played Team Quebec at Sport for Life Centre in a match for seventh place on Friday.