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.
Team BC adds four medals to tally
/in 2019 NewsFigure skating, snowboarding and cross country win Canada Winter Games medals
Last medal of the night brought to you by…figure skating
/in 2019 NewsEric Pahima wins silver medal in Special Olympics Men’s event
Week two begins with competition in squash, hockey and curling
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC shakes off the jet lag and begins competing
Video: Team BC thanks their families
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC athletes and coaches give a shoutout to their families
Day 8 adds last minute medal for Team BC
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC ends week one with 28 medals
Freestyle skier Skye Clarke earns set of medals
/in 2019 NewsSkier earns bronze medal to accompany her gold and silver earned earlier in the week.
Short Track Speed Skating adds to Team BC’s medal total
/in 2019 NewsWomen’s short track speed skating wins bronze medal in the relay
Table tennis takes the spotlight for Team BC on Day 7
/in 2019 NewsTable tennis athlete Benita Zhou golden three times over
Artistic Gymnastics finishes the 2019 Canada Winter Games on a high note
/in 2018 NewsTeam BC ended the Artistic Gymnastics competition with one silver and one bronze medal.
Boxing, biathlon, freestyle highlight medals for Team BC on Day 6
/in 2019 NewsSeven medals add to Team BC’s total
Skye Clarke golden in slopestyle
/in 2019 NewsVancouver’s Skye Clarke wins gold at Canyon Ski Resort & Recreation
Can you say…another medal for Team BC?!
/in 2019 NewsBronze medal for Josh Telizyn in speed skating 1000m
Day five adds four more medals for Team BC
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC medals hits double digits
Biathlon men follow suit with two medals in the 10km Individual Pursuit
/in 2019 NewsTwo more medals for Team BC in the men’s 10km individual pursuit
Day 4 is golden for Team BC
/in 2019 NewsTable tennis and Freestyle Ski add to Team BC medal count
Table Tennis brings home another medal for Team BC!
/in 2019 NewsTable Tennis Trio win bronze in table tennis team event.