Sports

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.

Four football clubs (FC) from across the country have advanced to the National Amateur Interdistrict Championship (NAIC) semi-finals. One of these teams is Terror Squad FC from San Pedro Town, which is preparing to compete for a place in the national tournament finals. The other teams include Legends FC, Mi Gente FC, and EZ Griga Conquerors. The first leg of the semi-finals will begin this weekend. Terror Squad will host Legends FC on Saturday, August 3rd, at 7:30PM at the Ambergris Stadium.

The Belize National Female Volleyball team showcased their talent and emerged as champions in the 20th Central American U21 Women's Championship. This victory marked a historic moment for the country, as it was the first time Belize won a gold medal in volleyball. The competition occurred over four days at the Civic Center in Belize City from July 16 to 20, 2024. Additionally, Nisaan Martinez was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP). This considerable win puts Belize on the global volleyball map for the first time.

The first leg of the quarterfinals in the National Amateur Interdistrict Championship (NAIC) took place over the weekend of July 20th and 21st. Four matches were held nationwide, including one in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, between the island teams Terror Squad and Conquerors. The second leg of the quarterfinals continues this weekend from Friday, July 26th, through Sunday, the 28th.

The Island Football League (IFL) season concluded on Friday, July 19th, at the Ambergris Stadium. The final match between Conquerors FC and Sea Bulls FC resulted in a hard-fought victory, with an overtime penalty determining the winner. Sea Bulls FC secured a 3-1 win in the final game, earning them the championship title.

After several weeks of intense competition, the Belikin Stout National 8-Ball Pool Tournament crowned Team One Shot One Kill as the District Champion on Sunday, July 21st, at Casey's Boatyard Bar and Grill. They overcame their opponent, Casey's Snipers, with a final game score of 5-2. The competition phase will see both teams representing San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, and the Belize District at the national championship set for August 3rd and 4th at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium on the island.

Well-known instructor and trainer Ada Abagail Cordova, a coach for male and female football players in the age 7-16 age range, underwent training in Belmopan at the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) from July 15th through July 19th. The diploma course is formulated to strengthen techniques and develop expertise for coaches, focusing on national playing styles, game analysis, session planning, game model development, and coaching tips for improving game strategies and developing skills.

Cyclist Kent 'Bob' Gabourel and other Belizean athletes represented the country at the Pan-American Masters Games in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The experienced cyclist and proud athlete representing the San Pedro community competed on Monday, July 15th, in a road race in the 40-44-year-old category. He finished the 29-lap criterium race in 41 minutes and 20 seconds, claiming fourth place in his division.