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Many Belizeans who have been following the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo were surprised when an athlete so many of us root for, Simone Biles, withdrew from events due to her concern for her mental health and well-being. This includes today’s announcement that she will not participate in the final individual all-around competition. As developments […]
Written on July 28, 2021 | Posted in
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While with the Minister of Youth, Sports and E-Governance, we asked him about the possible resumption of contact sports since athletes and sporting associations have been clamouring for a further ease of restrictions, wanting to get back on the courts and pitches. But with the country now experiencing a third wave due to the rising […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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Three Belizean athletes are preparing for the Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday in Tokyo. News Five has confirmed that at least two of our athletics competitors, Shaun Gill and Samantha Dirks have left for Tokyo already. But, amidst the excitement at the world’s largest sports stage, COVID-19 concerns are mounting. According to international news reports, […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Belizean Athletes Gear Up for Tokyo Olympics
There seems to be an app for just about everything, and today the “Socaloca” mobile app and web-based system was launched by the Football Federation of Belize. It is designed for athletes, coaches, as well as team managers and tournament organizers to create profiles showcasing their skills, stats, videos and progression in the sport. According […]
Written on July 13, 2021 | Posted in
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The platform is free for all users of the app because the intention is to provide a fair opportunity for all footballers. But if you are wondering if it is okay for young players, the F.F.B. says safeguards are included. Earl Jones, General Secretary, F.F.B. “The safeguards that are in place to ensure that […]
Written on July 13, 2021 | Posted in
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The Orange Court Generals need your help to get to Las Vegas for a basketball pro camp. There, the athletes will show off their skills to basketball coaches and scouting teams from across the world for a shot at getting recruited. But to get that opportunity, they need the funds to purchase their tickets to […]
Written on July 13, 2021 | Posted in
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It is a sport that has been played in Belize for decades and since 2004, the Belize Open has had participation from athletes from as far as England, Canada, Colombia, and neighbouring Guatemala, Mexico and El Salvador. Over the weekend, players including U.S. Chargé d’affaires Keith Gilges and B.T.L. Chairman Mark Lizarraga as well as […]
Written on July 12, 2021 | Posted in
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The 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games are only a few days away and Belizean athlete Shaun Gill will be representing Belize in the one-hundred-meter dash. Today, News Five spoke to Gill, who recently came home after intense training in the U.S. We learnt about his readiness for the competition as he prepares to fly to Tokyo. […]
Written on July 6, 2021 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Shaun Gill Dreams of Olympic Games; Heads to Tokyo this Month
Except for 2020, she has represented the country annually for the past four years in the Intelligentsia Cup in the U.S. And next week, cyclist Kaya Cattouse travels to Chicago to compete in the ten days of cycling races. Duane Moody has more on Cattouse’s determination and training during the pandemic. Duane Moody, Reporting […]
Written on July 5, 2021 | Posted in
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History was made today for the volleyball sport when for the first time a Belizean athlete was signed to play professionally in Europe. He is the third athlete from the Central American region to be drafted to play professionally in that part of the world. Twenty-six-year-old volleyball player and News Five anchor Bryton Codd has […]
Written on July 2, 2021 | Posted in
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Two Belizean athletes will be representing Belize in the 2021 Olympics scheduled to be held from July twenty-third to August eighth in Tokyo, Japan. Shaun Gill will be representing Belize in the one hundred meters race. Gill was given a Universality Place, since no Belizean athlete qualified directly to the Olympics. Amado Cruz is currently […]
Written on July 2, 2021 | Posted in
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We also asked President Martinez about the Associations’ role in ensuring more Belizean athletes can participate and even qualify for future Olympic Games. Hilly Martinez, President, Belize Olympic Association “We have tried every single possible source that we can get funding from through the international solidarity program. Therefore, we got scholarships for the four […]
Written on July 2, 2021 | Posted in
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The Football Federation of Belize and the Ministry of Sports signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Education this afternoon to roll out the “Football in School” programme. It’s a FIFA programme that offers students new opportunities to get active through football. The programme will be incorporated in the curriculum and rolled out […]
Written on June 29, 2021 | Posted in
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This week, Technical Development Director Philip Marin of the Football Federation of Belize has been visiting Portland Oregon College ID Camp in the United States. The visit was to observe sixteen-year-old Jaden Dubon of the United PDX Club who has been recruited for Belize’s U-eighteen Men’s National Team. In the process, Marin has been able […]
Written on June 17, 2021 | Posted in
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Technical Director Marin returns to Belize on Friday with a donation of football boots, shin guards and gloves. It’s a donation from the Dubon Family, Chris and Spencer Carl and Tursi Soccer Store. Jaden Dubon, Recruited for Belize’s U-18 Men’s National Team “It’s a big donation from my family and Spencer Carl and Chris […]
Written on June 17, 2021 | Posted in
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A memorandum of understanding was signed between the National Sports Council and the Football Federation of Belize to further the development of the sport among the youth. The official event took place this morning at the F.F.B. headquarters in Belmopan; the media tuned in virtually. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting The […]
Written on June 15, 2021 | Posted in
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Comments Off on MOU Signed to Improve Development of Football among the Youth
The Football Federation of Belize recently announced the appointment of three head coaches to lead the continued development of the sport at the youth level. All are trained and licensed coaches from Trinidad as well as Belize, and included in the line up is female head coach Iris Centeno. News Five’s Duane Moody met the […]
Written on June 15, 2021 | Posted in
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And in news from the Belizean Diaspora, the son of well-known Belizean basketball star Darwin Carter was recently featured on KTLA News in Los Angeles. Not for his basketball skills like his dad, but because he has chosen an entirely different path to success. Jay’len Carter did love the sport, but the downtime from COVID-19 […]
Written on June 15, 2021 | Posted in
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Today, at the Civic Centre in Corozal Town, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Corozal Town Council, the National Sports Council in that municipality and the Corozal Football Association. The new partnership, a first of its kind, will see the development of the sport at all levels, including engagement in youth athletes who […]
Written on June 10, 2021 | Posted in
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Comments Off on History in Corozal; M.O.U. Signed to Advance a Football Academy
Jose Mai worked on the paperwork, creating two documents on the structure and programme itself for the academy. To go along with that is a coach’s manual to guide the delivery of the twelve-week summer programme for the children. Mayor Rigoberto Vellos says that he is throwing his full support behind this investment in the […]
Written on June 10, 2021 | Posted in
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The country held its collective breath on Friday night as the Belize Jaguars competed against Nicaragua in the CONCACAF Nations League. It was Belize’s final chance to qualify for the World Cup 2022 to be held in Qatar. Led by team captain Deon McCaulay and coach Dale Pelayo, the team was defeated by the Nicaraguan […]
Written on June 7, 2021 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Journey to 2022 World Cup Ends: Learning Experience
The federation now prepares for the 2026 World Cup with a focus on the junior national teams who have scheduled matches overseas and will train in the years ahead to make it to the senior team, the Belize Jaguars. But according to Marlon Kuylen, the current national team has the upcoming Gold Cup and Nation’s […]
Written on June 7, 2021 | Posted in
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It is often the dream of athletes to represent their country internationally. But to receive an opportunity to study and play the sport you love is a totally different thrill. Today, two female volleyball players signed contracts for athletic scholarships in the United States; they both trained at Lupita Quan’s Stars Gym in Belize City. […]
Written on June 7, 2021 | Posted in
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The Belize Jaguars are anticipating a big win on Friday night when they do battle against Nicaragua in an away match. Belize’s national team is participating in the first round of World Cup Qualifiers and having lost its inaugural match against Haiti, won convincingly in its second outing against Turks and Caicos a few weeks […]
Written on June 3, 2021 | Posted in
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Over the weekend, the Belize Athletics Association held its national games in track and field to determine which top athletes will compete in two upcoming regional tournaments. The selection process lasted two days and as News Five’s Duane Moody found out, these Belizean athletes have been keeping in top shape despite COVID-19 restrictions. Duane […]
Written on June 1, 2021 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Track & Field Athletes Selected for National Team
