Power sprinting performance to the podium
Team BC brings home five medals in cross country and para Nordic today. Medalists include Colin Ferrie, Ethan Hess, Emily Suchy, Andy Lin and Emily Weekes.
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.
BC sailors win two medals at the 2017 Canada Games
/in 2017 NewsThe sailing competition has wrapped up at the Gimli Yacht Club, on the shores of Lake Winnipeg with two medals for Team BC.
Team BC rowers win more medals at the 2017 Canada Games
/in 2017 NewsIt was another successful day at the Kenora Rowing Club with seven medals for Team BC as the 2017 Canada Summer Games rowing regatta wrapped up on Friday.
Gold medal for Triathlon in mixed relay
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC triathletes combined in the mixed relay to win gold – the sixth medal for the athletes in the Games.
Spectacular day for Team BC with 19 medals
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC opened up the floodgates and won 19 medals on a spectacular day of competition at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
A golden evening in athletics for Team BC
/in 2017 NewsIt was a golden evening Thursday as Team BC athletes added to their medal count at the University of Manitoba Stadium.
Diving wraps up at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC divers win six medals at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg.
Seven medals for Team BC Rowing
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC boats won a total of seven medals, two gold and five silver, on the third day of rowing competition at the 2017 Canada Games in Kenora, Ontario.
A silver afternoon for Team BC in athletics
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC athletes won four silver medals at the University of Manitoba Stadium Thursday afternoon at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Team BC soccer with decisive win over Manitoba to finish fifth
/in 2017 NewsIt was a great end to the 2017 Canada Summer Games for BC’s female soccer team. Playing against the host Manitoba squad, BC turned in a stellar effort winning 3-0 to finish in fifth place.
Women’s Basketball finishes eighth
/in 2017 NewsThe Team BC women’s basketball team had another tight game but fell to Team Nova Scotia 66-56 giving Team BC an eigth place finish in the tournament.
Team BC triathletes dominate for gold women’s relay
/in 2017 NewsThe women’s triathlon team showed their dominance today in the relay event with a gold medal performance.
Men’s Softball finishes in ninth place
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC was topped by Alberta 9-8 Thursday afternoon and finishes ninth in the Canada Games tournament.
Golden sprint at mountain bike
/in 2017 NewsRhys Verner earned his second gold medal of the 2017 Canada Summer Games with a victory in the men’s mountain bike sprint.
Baseball knocked out of medal contention
/in 2017 NewsBaseball was knocked out of the medal rounds this morning as they went down to Ontario by a score of 3-1.
Team BC triathletes strike gold in men’s relay
/in 2017 NewsIt was a decisive gold medal win for Team BC in the men’s relay at Birds Hill Provincial Park on Thursday morning.
Two silvers and a bronze for Team BC
/in 2017 NewsIt was a relatively quiet day at the Canada Games with many sports on a rest day, but the divers were in action and earned another three medals for Team BC.