Tennis preview for August 9
Tuesday was a rest day for Tennis as they get set to continue team competition as well as doubles and singles play on Wednesday.
Bronze medal in men’s K-1 1000m kayak for Dewdney’s Alex Brent
Alex Brent's bronze medal in the K-1 1000m was the highlight of the second day of racing at Canoe Kayak.
Team BC cyclists race to gold and bronze in the time trials
Team BC cyclists raced against the clock at Birds Hill Provincial Park on Tuesday, won two medals and posted multiple top 10 finishes at the 2017 Canada Games.
Men’s and women’s volleyball both with two wins and one loss
The men's and women's volleyball teams are both sitting with two wins and one loss after two days of competition.
BC Day is golden for Team BC in Winnipeg
Celebrating British Columbia Day at home and Terry Fox Day in Manitoba, Team BC had a strong start to the second week of competition at the Canada Summer Games with four medals in swimming.
Team BC prevails over host province in day one of Tennis competition
Team BC began the tennis competition with a victory over Team Manitoba in the Mixed Team Event at the Winnipeg Lawn and Tennis Club today.
Two convincing wins for Softball to start the tournament
Team BC started off the Canada Summer Games softball tournament with convincing wins against Nova Scotia and Quebec.
Team BC soccer draws with Team Saskatchewan 1-1
The BC men's soccer team kicked off their 2017 Canada Summer Games tournament Monday evening settling for a 1-1 draw with Saskatchewan.
Team BC swimmers off to a fast start at the 2017 Canada Games
Team BC swimmers won four medals as the 2017 Canada Summer Games swimming competition began on Monday at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg.
Cross country hits podium five times, badminton advances to medal rounds
/in 2015 NewsTuesday 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
/in 2015 NewsTeam 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
/in 2015 NewsWhen 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
/in 2015 NewsTeam 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
/in 2015 NewsThree 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
/in 2015 NewsFollowing 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
/in 2015 NewsThe 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
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC table tennis starts off with crushing defeats and five-hour matches.
Week two action gets underway for Team BC
/in 2015 NewsWeek 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.
Prince George figure skater in medal contention after short program
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC skaters in great standing after the short program. Free programs commence on Tuesday.
Team BC ladies undefeated in curling after day one
/in 2015 NewsThe ladies of Team BC curling took on Team Nunavut and North West Territories today in their first games of the competition.
Cross country skiers win two gold, one silver in first day of para events
/in 2015 NewsB.C.’s para cross country athletes posted impressive results at the Canada Winter Games on Monday, winning two gold and one silver medal.
Revelstoke’s Emily Suchy won gold in the 2.5km sit-ski event. Her teammate Andy Lin of Burnaby also won gold in the 2.5km standing classic para male event. North Vancouver’s Emily Weekes took silver in the 2.5km standing classic para female race.
Great start for cross country skiers at Otway with two gold and one silver
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC cross country skiers Andy Lin and Emily Suchy win gold and Emily Weekes the silver in the first day of cross country events at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Trampoline athletes get their first taste of action
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC trampoline athletes have their first day of training at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
RCMP volunteers give Team BC the welcome of a lifetime
/in 2015 NewsWith little more than a month to go in career that spanned 34 years and took him from his home in Montreal to the Yukon, Ottawa and finally to Prince George, RCMP Chief Superintendent Rod Booth and a group of dedicated officers took some time out of their schedules to make the 2015 Canada Winter Games a little bit more special for Team BC athletes.
Table Tennis training underway for Team BC
/in 2015 NewsTraining kicked off today for Team BC at the 2015 Canada Winter Games table tennis event in Prince George.