Sports
The Belize Powerlifting Association elects new Board of Directors
On Saturday, September 5, 2026, members of the Belize Powerlifting Association (BPA) attended its Annual General Meeting with the intent to vote in a new executive for the 2026-2028 Term. Held at The 80’s Deck in Belize City, the meeting was a combination of in-person and online, with a full quorum met to ensure a vote could be held.
Sports
Brandon Jones Shares Olympic Journey with San Pedro Youth
Belizean-American Olympian Brandon Jones took part in a meet-and-greet event in San Pedro Town on Tuesday, September 8th. The youth-centered event focused on determination, pursuing dreams, and the opportunities available to young athletes in the island’s sporting community.
Sports
Inter-Office Football Tournament Returns with 20 Teams
The Inter-Office Football Tournament is back, with 20 teams competing for this year’s championship title. The first round of matches took place on September 5 and 6 at Ambergris Stadium, drawing enthusiastic fans and delivering ten action-packed games over the weekend.
Sports
United FC Hands Old Boys Defeat in Tournament’s Second Round
United FC secured an important victory in the Over 35 Cup Football Tournament after defeating Old Boys 2-1 on September 4th. The match, held at Ambergris Stadium, kicked off at 7:30PM with Old Boys controlling possession. The team entered the game among the leaders in the tournament standings and had proven to be one of the competition’s strongest sides.
Community and Society
Community Run Opens Suicide Awareness Month
Fourteen people participated in a suicide awareness run organized by Coach Kian Trejo of the San Pedro Town Council Sports Department on Tuesday, September 1st. The event began at the southern end of the San Pedrito Highway and ended at Central Park, marking the start of Suicide Awareness Month.
Sports
Old Boys and E & L FC Continue Leading Over 35 Cup
Another round of matches in the Over 35 Football Tournament saw Old Boys FC and E & L FC continue their strong performances, with both teams securing victories during Week 6. The matches, held on August 28th at the Ambergris Stadium, started at 7PM with Old Boys taking on San Mateo FC. Old Boys dominated from the opening minutes, quickly finding the back of the net. San Mateo attempted to respond through their midfield, but Old Boys maintained control and doubled their lead. From there, the goals continued as Old Boys gave San Mateo few opportunities to respond.
Sports
San Pedro Pirates Draw 1-1 Against Port Layola
After winning two consecutive games at home, the San Pedro Pirates traveled to Belmopan on August 30th to face Port Layola in their first away game of the Premier League of Belize (PLB) Opening Season. The Week 5 match took place at the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) Stadium, where both teams battled to a 1-1 draw.
Sports
Reef Sports Wraps Up Summer Youth Football Tournament
Reef Sports wrapped up its summer youth football tournament on August 22nd, concluding nearly two months of matches that began during the first week of July. Finals for the Under-8 (U8) and Under-12 (U12) categories were played at the Sagebrush Church Sports Complex in the San Mateo area, with matches consisting of two 15-minute halves.
Sports
San Pedro Pirates Net Second Victory of PLB Season
The island’s premier football squad, San Pedro Pirates FC, played another thrilling home game on Saturday, August 22nd, earning a solid 3-1 victory over Wagiya SC. The win in their second match of the Premier League of Belize (PLB) Opening Season puts the island team in good standing as they prepare for their third game on the mainland against Port Layola on August 30th.
Sports
Argentina U7 and Portugal U13 Capture 2026 Mundialito Titles
The Mundialito finals brought young football players, families, and supporters together at the Ambergris Stadium in San Pedro on August 16th. The tournament featured Under-7 and Under-13 matches, with the first game kicking off at 5PM. The event also marked the football academy's fifth anniversary.
Sports
Beach Volleyball Takes Center Stage at Island Heat Classic
The San Pedro Volleyball Association hosted its Island Heat Classic Senior Female 2-on-2 Beach Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, August 15th, at Boca del Rio Park in San Pedro. The event ran from 8AM to 5PM and featured six teams competing in a double-elimination format for the top three positions and cash prizes.