Sports

By Hannah Snider Since tougher COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in B.C. late last year, the Langara men’s basketball team has been navigating how to maintain competitive mental and physical fitness — only now through Zoom sessions…

Reported by Jacob Hoheisel Despite the sport’s aggressive physical contact, rugby can be played safely by kids of all ages, according to club players at Capilano RFC, who hope B.C.’s rugby pool will grow deeper among younger children.…

By Rui Yang Xu While the sport is fun, John Aveline feels that lawn bowling isn’t getting the love it deserves. Aveline, the former president and current coach of Kerrisdale Lawn Bowls Club, said while the sport is quite interesting…

By Ryan Ng This coming fall, the Langara women’s soccer team will be playing under a new head coach, who brings his extensive experience to the women’s soccer team. Mark Eckerle, a Chicago native, will try to bring winning formula…

By Christopher MacMillan Over the five years since opening, a South Vancouver weightlifting gym has cemented the city’s powerlifting culture among athletes of all ages — from six to 86. Powerlifting attracts competitive athletes from…

By Lucas Jornitz Disappointing losses for the Langara Falcons in the PacWest quarter-finals last weekend ended the season for both the women’s and the men’s basketball teams. Both teams lost to their opponents from Camosun College in…

Work-life balance a challenge for athletes and coaches alike

Reported by Jessica A. Froud Julia and Janna Jamorabon faced gender stereotypes, culture shock, financial hardship and unstable living situations. They were even separated from each other for a full year. Still, on or off the court,…

By Danauca Dory Langara Kendo Club members placed at the Steveston Taikai on Feb. 8. Steveston's Taikai is one of the largest Taikai in North America, bringing together teams from B.C. to Hawaii. Kendo is a traditional Japanese…

Reported by Rui Yang Xu The Falcons’ men’s basketball team lost two crucial matches against the top-ranked Douglas College Royals this weekend, sinking further to a 4-10 season record. Meanwhile, Langara’s women lost a first game to…