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Belizean Athlete Brooklyn Lyttle Wins Gold at CARIFTA Games
The 53rd Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA) Games took place from April 4th to 6th at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada, with Belize represented by a small but determined team. Athletes Brooklyn Lyttle and Nyasha Harris departed Belize ahead of the competition, joining regional counterparts in one of the Caribbean’s premier track and field events. Lyttle delivered a standout performance, securing gold in the Girls’ U20 Long Jump.
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Mary Gonzalez tops Masters division at Belize Powerlifting Nationals
San Pedro’s Mary Gonzalez delivered an outstanding performance at the Belize Powerlifting Championship Nationals held on March 28th at the Best Western Biltmore Plaza in Belize City, securing first place in the Masters 1 (84+kg) female division and placing second overall.
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San Pedro Tiger Sharks suffer first loss in NEBL
On Saturday, March 28th, the San Pedro Tiger Sharks recorded their first loss in the National Elite Basketball League (NEBL), falling 88-74 to the Belize City Defenders. The island team battled through all four quarters, but the Defenders maintained control in the final period to secure the win.
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UB Dominates ATLIB National Football Championships with Double Victory
The Association of Tertiary Level Institutions (ATLIB) National Football Championships 2026 took place over two days, March 27th–28th, at Ambergris Stadium in San Pedro, featuring top tertiary-level teams from across Belize. The tournament included four men’s teams in a single-elimination format and three women’s teams in a round-robin competition. The University of Belize (UB) emerged as double champions, securing first place in both divisions.
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Shark Cup tournament week five delivers exciting volleyball victories
The Shark Cup volleyball tournament continued on Sunday, March 22nd, at San Pedro High School, with Week 5 showcasing a series of competitive matches across multiple youth and senior divisions. The games, which started at 4PM, featured local teams including the SPHS Sharks, Zen Warriors, and Rompe Pechitos, drawing a steady crowd of supporters to the school’s courts.
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Island League standings tighten as quarterfinal race heats up
As the Island League Football Tournament approaches its quarterfinal stage, Sea Bulls FC remains at the top of the standings with 41 points. Boca Bombers have moved into second place, followed by Alaia FC in third. Survivor United currently holds fourth, with Sharks FC in fifth.
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RE/MAX leads standings as Island Softball Tournament concludes first round
The island’s weekly softball tournament has officially concluded its first round of competition, with Team RE/MAX maintaining the lead in the standings following the games played on Sunday, March 22nd. With four wins under their belt, RE/MAX continues to dominate the tournament, followed by the Gladiators in second place and the Crushers holding onto third.
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San Pedro Softball Tournament Heats Up in Week Four
Team Gladiators and Crushers emerged as the top performers following the fourth week of softball action in San Pedro Town. The games were held at the Honorable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Arena on Sunday, March 15th, attracting a steady crowd of supporters who gathered to cheer for their favourite teams.