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San Pedro’s Terror Squad Football Club (FC) is one of the top teams that has secured its place in the National Amateur Interdistrict Championship’s (NAIC) finals. The other team advancing to the championship is EZ Griga Conquerors from Dangriga Town. The NAIC’s finals will include a home-and-away series of games leading up to the grand championship match.

The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded on Sunday, August 11th, with athletes from around the world showcasing their talents at the international sporting event. This year, 184 countries were represented in the two-week competition between July 26th and August 11th. A single athlete from Belize, Shawn Gill, an industrial engineering major at A&M-Kingsville, finished sixth in the men's 100-meter preliminary heat with a time of 11.17 seconds on Saturday, August 3rd, at the Stade de France.

Island runner Jesus "Levi" Contreras, known as the "Yellow Flash of Belize," recently won a 10K race in the Capital City of Belmopan. The event took place on August 3rd and attracted runners from across the country and abroad. Contreras finished the race at 34:47, securing first place in the competition.

The San Pedro Pirates Football Club have reentered the Premier League of Belize (PLB) and are competing after dropping out last season. On Sunday, August 4th, the team traveled to Belize City to play against the current champions of the PLB Closing Season, Port Loyola FC. Despite their fresh start, the island's premier football team, displaying resilience and determination, did not secure a victory. The final score was a hard-fought 0-0 against Port Loyola.

The ALG Warriors from the Corozal District emerged as the winners of the 2024 Belikin Stout 8 Ball National Tournament on Sunday, August 4th. Team One Shot, One Kill from San Pedro secured second place, while Karz Shooters from the Toledo District settled for third place in the annual billiards competition.

San Pedro’s Terror Squad Football Club (FC) secured a home win in the first leg of the National Amateur Interdistrict Championship’s (NAIC) semi-finals on Saturday, August 3rd, at the Ambergris Stadium. The island squad overcame Legends FC from the Toledo District 2-1. The second round in the championship’s semi-finals continues this weekend. Terror Squad will travel to Toledo on Saturday, August 10th, to face Legends FC.

The San Pedro Classic Fly-Fishing Tournament took place from August 1st to the 3rd and saw eight teams participate. The three-day competition included fishing and fun and showcased the importance of the fly-fishing industry in Belize. The top team, Team Big Sexy, won the grand prize of US$3,000, with Abner Marin and Zach Kolanda leading the team. Additionally, the tournament raised funds for the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust (BTT) and Omar Arceo's Youth Fly-Fishing Program.

The exciting summer Mundialito Under-15 (U15) and Under-17 (U17) Tournament season concluded on Thursday, August 1st, at the Ambergris Stadium with the highly anticipated championship matches. The tournament provided male and female players a platform to showcase their skills across three engaging segments. The event started with the U17 match featuring an intense showdown between Argentina and England, followed by an exhilarating U15 battle between England and Mexico. The evening concluded with a fiercely contested female match between Team Hurricane and No Limits. Following the matches, an unforgettable award ceremony celebrated the outstanding performances of the players, with trophies and medals presented to the best talents.