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San Pedro Pirates FC to face Altitude FC today after initial game postponed over the weekend
The island’s premier football team, the San Pedro Pirates FC, has traveled to Independence Village in southern Belize on Wednesday, September 28th, to face Altitude FC following the postponement of the game on Saturday. The team’s management saw some inconveniences with the game scheduled for the middle of the week as some players could not travel with the team. Not only does it leave the team with fewer players, but the island team plays this Saturday, October 1st, at home in San Pedro.
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Belize male volleyball team wins bronze medal at U-19 Central American Championship
Belize has a great wealth of talented athletes. On Thursday, September 15th, the national male volleyball team made history after winning Bronze at the U-19 Central American Championship in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras. The tournament was held from the 11th to the 15th of September, involving teams from across Central America. Team Belize not only brought home a historic Bronze medal but also won five individual awards.
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Fight Night I: Genesis thrills island MMA fans
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) came to San Pedro Town on Saturday, September 10th, with 501 Fight Night I: Genesis held at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The event elated MMA fans with nine fights culminating with a title match in which San Pedro’s Bryce Peterson emerged victorious.
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San Pedro Pirates draws 1-1 against Progresso FC
San Pedro Pirates’ second home game ended in a 1-1 draw after facing Progresso FC on Saturday, September 10th at the Ambergris Stadium. The match was part of the seventh week of the current national tournament under the Premier League of Belize (PLB).
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Kian Trejo to compete in El Salvador
Island athlete Kian Trejo is again preparing to compete in the international arena. This time, the San Pedro competitor is in El Salvador, where on Friday, September 9th, he will compete in the U-23 Elite Triathlon competition.
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San Pedro Pirates win home game against Benque United
On Saturday, September 3rd, the San Pedro Pirates Football Club gained three points after defeating Benque United 2-1 at the Ambergris Stadium during week six of the national tournament organized by the Premier League of Belize (PLB).
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Belize
The President of the Federation Internationale de Football Association or more commonly known as FIFA, Gianni Infantino, arrived in Belize on Wednesday, August 31st, for an official visit. According to reports, during his visit, he will look at football in Belize.
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PLB game between San Pedro Pirates and Verdes ends scoreless
On Sunday, August 28th, the island football team San Pedro Pirates traveled to San Ignacio Town in the Cayo District to face Team Verdes. This was the fifth week of the current Premier League of Belize (PLB) competition, and the island boys were looking for a win in this crucial home-away match. Despite their determination and hard play, the island squad could not land a win, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw.