Team BC female biathletes bring home gold
Team BC biathletes had a big day in the team relay events. The ladies took gold and the men raced a tough race, finishing fourth overall.
Team BC biathletes had a big day in the team relay events. The ladies took gold and the men raced a tough race, finishing fourth overall.
Team BC scores big in their 11-2 curling win over Team Saskatchewan to take bronze.
Team BC wheelchair basketball loses to a hard-fought 66-65 game to Team New Brunswick.
Team BC closes out their final day of short track speed skating competition today. All athletes finish in the top 30 in the 3000m points and the men come away with fourth in the 3000m relay.
As some Team BC athletes depart Prince George after week 1, we welcome the next wave of Team BC athletes to Prince George this Sunday. For the new arrivals, we’d like to help you prepare for your time here so read ahead for some tips we’ve collected.
Team BC’s ringette captain Angela Cichos has never experienced anything like the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
The 18-year-old Port Coquitlam player has competed in countless high-stakes tournaments and difficult games but has never felt the same level of support that took place over the course of the week’s competition.
“It was amazing and I loved it,” she said. “The first couple of days got us really pumped and excited. First with the Team BC pep rally and then the opening ceremonies. And then all the support we got on the ice topped it all off.”
On the final day of week one, Team BC captured medals in alpine skiing, biathlon, curling and speed skating. Team BC had 41 medals including 12 gold, 16 silver and 13 bronze.
Team BC curlers lose to Team Saskatchewan in a close game. The team will try for bronze.
Team BC advances in wheelchair basketball with a big 53-38 win. They play Team New Brunswick tomorrow at 1 p.m.
Team BC wins big in the gymnastics individual events today. Shallon Olsen and Aaron Mah lead the way with a total of eight medals combined.