Sports
Belize well represented at Roatan’s XXV International Fishing Tournament
14 Belizean fishing teams participated in the 25th Annual Roatan International Fishing Tournament in Roatan Island, Honduras. Notably, eight Belizean teams secured positions on the Billfish scoreboard, and San Pedro’s "Just One More" fishing team claimed the first-place prize in the Rodeo category. Also bringing home a trophy was islander Carla Rodriguez from team Lucky Strike, who was honored as the top angler in the female category.
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501 Fight Night Six, a thrilling showcase of MMA talent
On Saturday, September 14th, 16 mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes stepped into the cage to showcase their skills during the 6th edition of 501 Fight Night. The event, organized by 501 Belize Promotions Ltd, attracted a significant audience who witnessed eight fights featuring fighters from San Pedro Town, mainland Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala.
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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.