Team BC judo brings home two silvers and a bronze in first day of competition
Surrey’s Garceau wins gold, Toth takes the bronze in squash finals
Team BC posted two significant upsets in squash at the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday as Michele Garceau won gold in the women’s individual and Burnaby’s Matthew Toth won bronze on the men’s side.
The medals are the first ever for B.C. in an individual squash event at the Canada Winter Games.
Two bronze medals from badminton add to overall Team BC count
Team BC captures bronze in the mixed team trampoline competition
A split day results in a 4-1 record for Team BC in curling
14 medals in one day for Team BC
Giving up not an option for B.C.’s Laass
Even as things were going black for Lavanna Laass, her last thought was that she would never give up.
The 18-year-old Team BC Judo athlete from Prince George was choked out in the gold medal match at the 2015 Canada Winter Games, something she had never experienced before.
“I came into this match going for gold,” she said. “I really, really wanted it, not just for myself but for everyone who was there with me and for Prince George.”
Table tennis competition heating up at Duchess Park
Double bronze in badminton for B.C.
B.C.’s badminton team earned two bronze medals on Wednesday in the finals at the Canada Winter Games.
The team of Duncan Yao (19, Richmond) and Joshua Liu (18, Vancouver) battled their way to the podium in the bronze medal match of the men’s doubles, beating team Manitoba in three sets.
Surrey’s James Ho, 17, also won bronze in the men’s individual match.
Strong performances in Women’s Road Race
/in 2017 NewsThe women’s road race today was wet because of rain but did not stop the top young riders in Canada from competing hard and 15 year old Sarah Van Dam (Victoria) finishing in fourth.
Parents and families provide support for Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsParents from all over the province have travelled to Winnipeg to join Team BC’s Cheer Squad.
Blue and yellow turns into gold, silver and bronze for Team BC in the pool
/in 2017 NewsAfter two days of competition in the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg, it appears painted finger nails may be contributing to Team BC’s success.
Cycling, kayak and swimming athletes bring home 15 medals
/in 2017 NewsIt was another banner day for Team BC with 15 medals (five gold, two silver and eight bronze) in cycling, canoe kayak, and swimming.
Two more dominant wins for Team BC softball
/in 2017 NewsThe Team BC women’s softball team showed their dominance once again with wins over Team Newfoundland and Team New Brunswick led by the pitching of Keeley Ainge.
Team BC swimmers make a big splash at the 2017 Canada Games
/in 2017 NewsIt was an evening of podium finishes for Team BC swimmers at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg on Tuesday with two gold, two silver and six bronze medals.
Strong start for men’s and women’s golf at Canada Games
/in 2017 NewsThe men and women’s golf team started round one of individual and team play at the Canada Summer Games at the Southwood Gold and Country Club.
Tennis preview for August 9
/in 2017 NewsTuesday 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
/in 2017 NewsAlex 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
/in 2017 NewsTeam 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
/in 2017 NewsThe 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
/in 2017 NewsCelebrating 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
/in 2017 NewsTeam 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
/in 2017 NewsTeam 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
/in 2017 NewsThe 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
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC swimmers won four medals as the 2017 Canada Summer Games swimming competition began on Monday at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg.