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.
Men’s gymnastics team captures bronze in the team event
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC has another strong showing in gymnastics as the men take bronze in the team event. Both teams are getting ready for the all around events starting Tuesday.
Team BC Hockey posts win over PEI
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC posted a win over PEI 5-1.
Kristina Natalenko earns Team BC silver in a challenging day on the slopes
/in 2015 NewsSix Team BC ladies place in the alpine top 20 today despite a challenging course.
Team BC is sweeping away the competition
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC defeats Team Yukon and Team New Brunswick, increasing its win record to 3-0. The team is gearing up to play Team Nova Scotia tomorrow.
Team BC moves to 1-1 in ringette pool play with win over Team PEI
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC evens it up in pool play with 7-4 win over Team PEI.
Pemble races to gold in Giant Slalom Para, Natalenko earns silver in Giant Slalom
/in 2015 NewsPrince George’s Purden Ski Village was the site of the first Giant Slalom Para Female race in the Canada Winter Games’ Alpine skiing event on Monday and it turned out to be a golden opportunity for 14-year-old Mel Pemble.
The Victoria skier raced her way to the top of the podium in her first contest of the 2015 Games.
A few hours later, New Westminster’s Kristina Natalenko, 15, won silver in Giant Slalom Female
Two fourth place finishes for Team BC rifle shooters
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC rifle shooters off to a fiery start with two fourth place finishes. Competition picks back up Tuesday.
Team BC Statement on move of Long Track Speed Skating to Fort St. John
/in 2015 NewsThe Prince George 2015 Canada Games Organizing committee announced today that the remainder of Long Track Speed Skating competition will be moved to Fort St. John.
Female gymnastics earns bronze in team event
/in 2015 NewsBritish Columbia earned its first team medal on Sunday when the women’s gymnastics contingent took the bronze medal.
Team BC Wheelchair Basketball ready for first game
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC wheelchair basketball athletes are ready to take to the court Monday for their first two games of the 2015 Canada Winter Games tournament.
Game Summary Team BC vs Team Ontario
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC had another tough match up today in hockey against Team Ontario which ended in a loss 7-1.
Short track sells out Kin Centre
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC short track skaters race in front of sold out crowds in several intense 1,500m races.
Women’s gymnastics team flips their way to bronze
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC’s gymnastics team is off to an impressive start as the women take third in the team event. Team lead Shallon Olsen is currently ranked second overall.
Outdoor ice oval and Team BC long track speed skaters deliver
/in 2015 NewsWith the ice oval ready for competition, Team BC’s Sara Spence takes silver in the women’s 1,500m while her teammates impress with several top seven finishes.
Team BC archers right on target as qualifying rounds begin
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC archers score well in qualifying rounds as four athletes place in the top 10 for recurve and compound. The archers will face off again tomorrow at the Northern Sports Centre.
Alpine skiers score big flag points on day one
/in 2015 NewsThanks to several top 10 finishes in the super G, Team BC collected major flag points in a successful day on the slopes.