Sports
Martin Dawson named director in Belize for Mexican Kickboxing Association and presents title belt to be disputed in 2022 match
On Monday, December 20th, island mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and instructor, Martin Dawson, was officially named the representative of Teyaochihuani in Belize, an independent association of kickboxing and self-defence based in the Mexican state of Veracruz. Dawson was visited by Teyaochihuani’s president and Mexico’s national director of kickboxing Ernesto Hernandez. Both are currently working on hosting at least two kickboxing events in Belize next year, with a title match that will see a Belizean champion representing the country at an international fight in Veracruz in July of 2022.
Sports
San Pedro Pirates football female team represents well at NAWL
The San Pedro Pirates football female team gave their best performance at this year's National Amateur Women League (NAWL) open season tournament, qualifying for the first time to the semi-finals. Although their participation showed how prepared the team was, they fell short and did not advance to the tournament's final round. However, the San Pedro community is proud of the team and wishes them the best when they can represent the island in the NAWL's closing season in 2022.
Sports
San Pedro Pirates female team beats Cayo Dreamers 4-0
The 2021 National Amateur Women's League (NAWL) Football tournament has begun its opening season. On Saturday, November 20th, the San Pedro Pirates female team claimed their first victory after defeating Cayo Dreamers 4-0.
Sports
FFB Top League first-round ends; San Pedro Pirates FC fall short against Verdes
At the closing of the first round of the current national football tournament, FFB Top League, the San Pedro Pirates Football Club (male team) suffered a 3-0 defeat against Verdes on Sunday, November 21st in Belmopan City. Despite this defeat, the island team ranks among the top three teams (3rd place) in the Football Federation of Belize tournament. The team is now preparing for two games this week, on November 24th and the 27th.
Community and Society
Bryce Peterson represents Belize at US MMA tournament
Island Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Bryce Peterson is back in Belize after representing the country at the PFC16 tournament hosted by Peak Fighting in Texarkana, Arkansas, USA, on October 23rd. Peterson fought in the Bantamweight bout against Zeke Wilson, giving his all through three solid rounds.
Sports
San Pedro Pirates FC beat Garden City FC at opening of FFB Top League tournament
With the ease in COVID-19 regulations pertaining to sports, the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) officiated three matches over the weekend in its national tournament dubbed FFB Top League. San Pedro Pirates FC traveled to the capital city of Belmopan on Sunday, October 24th, and grabbed its first three points in the competition after defeating Garden City FC 2-0.
Sports
New national football competition begins this weekend; SP Pirates FC plays home away game
After it was declared by the Ministry of Health and Wellness that contact sports would be allowed under the condition that every player is vaccinated against COVID-19, the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) announced on Monday, October 18th the beginning of the FFB Top League Tournament 2021-2022. The tournament is set to start on Saturday, October 23rd with the participation of the following football clubs- San Pedro Pirates FC, Altitude FC, Caesar Ridge FC, Garden City FC, Verdes FC, and Wagiya SC.
Sports
San Pedro female footballers traveling with the U-20 National team to Curacao
After training for months at the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) in Belmopan City, island football players Dennisa Pineda and Tanya Teul will travel with the U-20 Female National Football Team on Friday, September 10th, to represent the country in Curacao. Pineda is playing as goalkeeper and Teul as a midfielder. The Belizean team will compete at the CONCACAF U-20 women’s qualifier. This tournament is the start of a journey to see the top teams participating at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica at the end of 2022.