Sports
San Pedro Pirates net home win against Port Loyola
The San Pedro Pirates secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the current reigning champions of the Premier League of Belize (PLB), Port Loyola, on Saturday, September 14th, at the Ambergris Stadium. The island’s premier football club is now preparing for another home match set for Friday, September 20th, against Team Bandits, which could potentially shape the course of the season.
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Teams Germany and Belize to compete for Mundialito Championship
On Friday, September 13th, the Mundialito Football Tournament's second and final semi-final round was held at 5PM at the Ambergris Stadium. Four teams competed: Germany, Argentina, Belize, and Brazil. The matches were intense as the young football players strove to score goals and earn points for a chance to compete in the ultimate showdown. With the semi-finals over, the Championship match is scheduled for Thursday, September 19th. The first game determines the third-place winner, and the second game will be anticipated finals.
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San Pedro Veterans hosts Mexico’s Chetumal Veterans in friendly football match
On Saturday, September 14th, football fans enjoyed an exciting, friendly match between San Pedro Veterans and Chetumal Veterans from Mexico. The players, aged between 40 and 50, showcased their impressive football skills, delighting the audience. After an intense game, the visiting team narrowly defeated the island veterans with a score of 1-0.
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Belize Senior Men’s Football Team nets two victories in CONCACAF Nations League
The Belize Senior Men’s National Football Team (the Jaguars) returned home on Thursday, September 12th, victorious against Turks and Caicos and Anguilla in the CONCACAF Nations League. With these wins, Belize now leads in Group B of the tournament’s League C.
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Young footballers showcase skills in first leg of Mundialito Semifinals
On Sunday, September 8th, the first leg of the Mundialito Football Tournament’s semifinal games took place at the Ambergris Stadium. Four teams, Belize, Brazil, Germany, and Argentina competed to secure a final spot. The matches were intense as the young football players strove to score goals and earn points for a chance to compete in the ultimate showdown. The last leg of the semifinals will take place on Friday, September 13th, at 4:30PM, with three scheduled matches. This will determine who will advance to the grand finale, where the season's champion will be determined later this month.
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San Pedro Town Council Sports hosts Track and Field competition
On Saturday, September 7th, the San Pedro Town Council Sports hosted a track and field competition at the Ambergris Stadium for the first time. The races were held in the categories of Under-8 and Under-10, 10-12, 13-14, and 15-17, for both males and females. At the end of the activity, the top winners received medals, and the rest of the runners were acknowledged for their participation.
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Kian Trejo appointed President of the Belize Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission
Island athlete Kian Trejo has been appointed President of the Belize Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission (BOCAC). The commission acts as the representative body for Belizean athletes within the Olympic movement. As the head of the group, Trejo is dedicated to bridging the gap between Belizean athletes and the National Olympic Committee, ensuring that concerns and aspirations are recognized and addressed nationally and globally.
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San Pedro Town Council Sports opens Softball, Track and Field Academies
The San Pedro Town Council Sports (SPTCS) continues to promote sports on the island through its different sports academies geared at the island’s youth. The softball academy started on Saturday, August 24th, with the track and field academy set to begin on Saturday, September 7th. These two additional sports academies and the SPTCS’s football academy, which began earlier this year in February, provide exciting opportunities for children to develop their skills and passion for sports. The program aims to include children in positive events and strengthen family bonds through sporting initiatives.
