This weekend’s sporting events across Belize showcased both triumphant victories and concerning incidents across multiple disciplines. Veteran track and field coach Fred Evans initiated his training series with a mock triple and long jump competition, emphasizing mental preparation and technical refinement for aspiring athletes. Despite lower-than-expected participation, Evans remains committed to developing young talent through specialized coaching focused on mastering the critical takeoff phase of jumps.
Football dominated the weekend with intense First Division Tournament matches at Marion Jones Sporting Complex. Reggae Boys secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Belize United through a perfectly executed corner kick in the second half. The evening’s second match saw Grave Yard overcome Leaders of Tomorrow with a 2-1 scoreline, featuring goals from Joseph Jacob and Kevan Reyes after Sanja Pitts’ initial breakthrough for Leaders of Tomorrow.
The Belize Table Tennis Association crowned its first champions of 2026, with young George Espat claiming junior honors while seasoned player Takahiro Fugata captured the senior title. The tournament highlighted emerging talent across junior, senior, and novice categories.
Tragedy struck the cycling community as six of Belize’s top cyclists—Oscar Quiroz, Christopher Waight, Leon Leslie, Roque Matus, Wendell Williams, and Joslyn Chavarria Jr.—suffered significant injuries during a preparatory race. The Cycling Federation of Belize confirmed multiple fractures and severe road injuries requiring hospital observation and advanced medical testing, particularly for Quiroz whose fracture severity necessitated MRI evaluation.