Local Sports

The Richmond Gymnastics Association solidified its status as the most successful club in B.C. with an outstanding showing at the recent 2012 Canadian Championships in Regina. Initially, seven Richmond athletes were named to Team B.C.

Women to battle Victoria while U23 team also in action

Richmond athletes have leading roles in successful regatta results for Delta Deas

Samuel, 48, remains Canada's all-time leader in appearances in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (36), including those made in 1985 when Canada qualified for the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

Richmond Roadrunners solidified their first place standing in the B.C. Intermediate "A" Lacrosse League with a 13-12 victory over the visiting New West Salmonbellies at Minoru Arena.

For a season that nearly never happened, the Richmond Colts senior badminton team certainly made the most of it.

A busy spring for Panther Cheer Athletics included a recent trip to Anaheim to compete at the American Showcase National Championships where it proved to be a dominant force.

Richmond Kigoos kicked off the summer swimmer season with an outstanding turnout for their Icebreaker Meet, held June 2-3 at the Steveston Outdoor Pool.

Standout defender returns home from New York school and will soon be headed to Finland for U19 World tourney

Steveston Kendo Club members continued their winning ways at several tournaments held over the past two months. At the University of Washington Senior Tournament, both Ryan Murao (1-2 Deg. Black Belt Div.) and Wendy Robillard (Sr.