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.
Judo wins 12 medals for Team BC
/in 2019 NewsTwo silvers for Team BC in the team event
Archery ends on a positive note
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC improves on 2015 Canada Winter Games finish
Training day at Canyon for Alpine Ski
/in 2019 NewsAlpine ski trains in frigid weather
Gold medal in singles squash
/in 2019 NewsLucia Bicknel’s medal ties Team BC’s winter games tally for gold medals
Team BC looses heartbreaker
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC will play for bronze medal
Silver and bronze medals in snowboard
/in 2019 NewsMaggie Crompton wins silver medal while Jadyn Chomlak takes the bronze
Hockey wins quarter final.
/in 2019 NewsWomen’s hockey are into the final four
Team BC adds 15 more medals to tally
/in 2019 NewsPara nordic sweeps the podium…again and again…and again
Epic day for Team BC as athletes win 19 medals
/in 2019 NewsDay 13 was lucky for Team BC as flag is raised 19 times
Team BC keeps adding to medal tally on day 12
/in 2019 NewsPara nordic, cross country, trampoline and judo add to Team BC’s medal count
Trampoline wins bronze medal for Team BC
/in 2019 NewsTrampoline adds to Team BC’s medal tally
Cross country medal adds to Team BC’s medal count
/in 2019 NewsBenita Peiffer adds to Team BC’s medal count
Two Silver Medals for Female Team BC Judo
/in 2019 NewsKimiko Kamstra and Klavdia Danilkov earned silver medals today at Judo.
Two Bronze Medals for Male Judo in Individual competition
/in 2019 NewsBronze medals for Korin Gardner (Nanaimo) and Finn Schroeder (Whistler).
Podium sweep in para nordic
/in 2019 NewsEthan Hess, Leo Samarelli and Paul Finkbeiner sweep the podium in Para Nordic Sit Men event
Bronze medal in Para Nordic for Maya Jonas
/in 2019 NewsPara Nordic wins bronze medal in Stand Women category