Stephanie Divin leads after elements competition
Team BC figure skaters have strong finishes after the elements portion of the ladies level 2 Special Olympics and the men’s novice event.
Up and down day for Team BC in trampoline
Team BC gymnasts face tough competition in trampoline but pull out four top ten finishes in the individual events.
Team BC opens strong in table tennis
Team BC has a successful day in table tennis at the 2015 Canada Winter Games with several finals qualifications.
Team BC judo athletes ready to throw down tomorrow
Team BC gets ready for judo competition beginning tomorrow. The team is competing in all 14 weight categories.
Power sprinting performance to the podium
Team BC brings home five medals in cross country and para Nordic today. Medalists include Colin Ferrie, Ethan Hess, Emily Suchy, Andy Lin and Emily Weekes.
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.
Team BC moves to placing round in women’s basketball
/in 2017 NewsThe Team BC women’s basketball wrapped up pool play Tuesday evening with a 45-73 loss against Team Ontario at the 2017 Canada Games in Winnipeg.
Victoria diver takes bronze for Team BC in Winnipeg
/in 2017 NewsCoral Strugnell (Victoria) took the bronze medal in the 3-metre springboard on Tuesday at the Pan Am Pool. “I just wanted to have fun and enjoy the competition,” she said. “Finishing in third place is great.”
Softball Recap August 1
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC takes two losses in games against Team Sask and Team Nova Scotia
Second silver medal for Victoria diver Bryden Hattie at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsFor the second time in two days, Victoria’s Bryden Hattie won a silver medal in diving at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg.
Team BC moves to consolation round in women’s soccer
/in 2017 NewsFinal score: 2-2 in Tuesday evening play against Nova Scotia, but Nova Scotia wins on penalties 5-3. Team BC now pursues a top five finish at the Canada Games.
More Team BC boats move onto rowing finals at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsIt was another good day for Team BC rowers at the Kenora Rowing Club with more boats qualifying for finals.
Team BC men advance to semifinals in basketball
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC is advancing to the semifinals in men’s basketball after a hard-fought quarter-final win over Team Saskatchewan at the Duckworth Centre on Tuesday afternoon.
Team BC Special Olympics athletes qualify for finals in Winnipeg
/in 2017 NewsIt was another good afternoon for the Team BC Special Olympics athletes at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Two medals for Team BC in Mountain Bike Relay
/in 2017 NewsA successful day for Team BC at Bison Butte Mountain Bike Park with a gold and bronze in the mountain bike relay event.
First medals for Team BC at the Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC earned its first medals of the 2017 Canada Summer Games with a gold and two silver medals at triathlon, a silver medal at diving and a gold and a bronze in para discus.
Team BC athletes win two medals in para discus
/in 2017 NewsTwo medals for Team BC in para discus on day one of athletics at the Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Team BC advances to quarterfinals in women’s basketball
/in 2017 NewsThe Team BC women’s basketball squad had a successful evening at the Duckworth Centre in Winnipeg with a confident 76-49 win over Team Newfoundland.
Team BC men’s softball recap – July 31
/in 2017 NewsA win and a loss for Team BC in men’s softball on Monday.
Team BC finishes preliminary round in women’s soccer
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC had a tough finish to the preliminary round of the Canada Games soccer tournament losing 3-0 to Team Alberta Monday evening.
Team BC baseball recap – July 31
/in 2017 NewsA split day for Team BC baseball on Monday at the Canada Games in Winnipeg.
Beach Volleyball men and women fall to Team Alberta
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC’s beach volleyball teams lost the men’s and women’s matches today against Team Alberta.