Photo Credit: ShowtimeBoxing Shields got the win with scores of 98-91, 97-92, 97-92 and earned, her second World Title in a very short time as a professional. The native of Michigan holds the World Boxing Council (WBC) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Female Super Middleweight Champion (168 lbs.) and today won the IBF and WBA Female Middleweight World Titles (160 lbs). It was ...

Both Costa Rica and Brazil had to look for the win in their match today in the Russia World Cup; after losing to Serbia 1-0 Costa Rica needed a positive result to remain alive in Group E; Brazil previously tied with Switzerland 1-1 and also needed to secure its position. Brazil came out pressuring, with a structured and fast game; however, Costa Rica’s defense responded as expected Oviedo, Acos...

Costa Rican World Champion Hanna Gabriels is in Detroit ready to face U.S. World Champion Claressa Shields this Friday, June 22. Both fighters  successfully made weight, weighing in at 159.6 lbs just below the 160 lbs limit. The Costa Rican is the current WBO (World Boxing Organization) and WBA (Word Boxing Association) Female World Super Welterweight Champion (154 lbs.); while Shields is a ...

“La Sele”, the Costa Rica male national soccer team and in particular head coach, Oscar Ramirez, have been the object of criticisms especially since their lost to Serbia last Sunday in their first game in the Russia World Cup. There’s been talk about the lack of capacity to lead and innovate from Ramirez, gossip about differences in the locker room between different groups of players, the Costa...

The sixth date of the Kolbi National Surf Circuit: INS Youth Cup will take place this weekend (June 23-24) at Jaco Beach. Some of the best representatives of this sport will gather in front of the Beach Break hotel and the forecast for the weekend couldn’t be better with big waves that will make for a very competitive event. A total of close to 150 competitors are expected, the activity will...

Costa Rican boxer and former interim-world champion Bryan “Tiquito” Vasquez, was signed with renowned boxing promoting company Top Rank. “I want to share with my beautiful people, that after praying so much to God my moment is here, I promise to put Costa Rica in the highest point in the world, and represent each an every one of you with my heart, always grateful to God and my amazing wife Hann...

Costa Rica made its debut in the Russia World Cup this Sunday morning in Samara against Serbia in a game that saw intense action from the moment it started, both teams were clear that this game was crucial if they wanted a chance to get passed the group stage, since the other two teams in Group E, Switzerland and Brazil are tougher opponents, ranked 6 and 2 by FIFA respectively. Serbia attack...

Costa Ricans are counting the hours for the National Soccer Team to make its debut in the Russia World Cup 2018, however, in addition to the two defeats that “La Sele” experienced in their international friendlies, the concerns grow today as the Costa Rica Soccer Federation officially confirmed that “La Sele” is losing defender Ronald Matarrita (#22) due to an injury. 23-year-old Matarrita, who...

The Costa Rica National Soccer team had its last friendly match before their debut in the Russia World Cup which is scheduled for Sunday. “La Sele” fell to Belgium 4 goals to 1, in a match that demonstrated why Belgium holds the third spot of the FIFA ranking. In the first 20 minutes of the first half, Costa Rica actually looked structured as both teams measured up; the Ticos actually opened ...

Photo credit: FedefutbolCR The Costa Rican male National Soccer team had its second international friendly this Thursday against England and lost 2-0, in a game that showcased the weaknesses of “La Sele”. Perhaps one of the most frequent criticisms that the Costa Rican team has been facing since the qualification games has been that it is very predictable, this has something to do with the h...

The Costa Rica Male National Soccer Team said good bye to the Tico fans with a friendly match against Northern Ireland at the National Stadium. Goalkeeper Keylor Navas received a recognition from the Costa Rican Soccer Federation (FEDEFUTBOL) before the match started, he played for a little over 30 minutes and was replaced with Leonel Moreira. The score opened at minute 30' with a goal by J...

Many see it simply as a freaky coincidence, but the resemblance of Costa Rican goalie Keylor Navas to former soccer player and Real Madrid’s club president for 35 years Santiago Bernabeu, still surprises many. The Real Madrid stadium was named after the iconic character who played as a striker from 1912 through 1927. Keylor Navas is the main goal keeper of “Los Blancos”, and recently achieve...

Costa Rican runner Juan Diego Castro, earned his ticket to the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships in Athletics, also known as the World Junior Championships in the 800 meter track running category. Castro took the first place in the U20 Central American Championship that is being held in El Salvador, stopping the clock in 1:49.95 when the time established by the International Association of Athl...

Just days away from the Russia World Cup 2018, experts and fans start making their predictions; Germany, Brazil, Spain, Argentina, are some of the favorites to win the World Cup; for other smaller teams it seems an almost impossible dream. Four years ago during the Brazil World Cup, Costa Rica surprised the world by making it to the quarter finals; for many critics, it was luck, but in reality,...

Costa Rican goal keeper Keylor Navas, was recognized as the best athlete in the American continent by the AIPS-America (International Association of Sports Media). Navas, who recently won his third consecutive European Champions League title with his team Real Madrid, received the award as the best male athlete in the 2017 season. This recognition is awarded every year since 2011 to the best m...

The Costa Rica male national Soccer Team “La Sele” has been working together throughout this week as their preparation begins in route to the Russia World Cup 2018. The team will be playing in a full National Stadium on Sunday, June 3 when they face Northern Ireland in their last international friendly in Costa Rica before leaving to Europe next week. Norther Ireland faced Panama this past Tue...

President of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado, the First Lady, Claudia Dobles and other members of the government received the visit of the Male National Soccer Team at the Presidential House this past Monday. Headed by coach Oscar Ramirez, the players and representatives of the Costa Rican Soccer Federation, responded to the invitation of the president: “You represent the feeling of almost 5 mil...

Costa Rica has been taking big and important steps towards becoming a sports tourism destination. The country’s particular characteristics, its many attractions, beautiful weather, safety, political stability, technology availability, together with the experience gained by organizing companies and the support offered by the government, have played a significant role in the growth of this industry...

Timothy Philip, “Tim Don” known as “The Man With The Halo” has confirmed his participation in the Ironman 70.3 Essential Costa Rica triathlon event that will take place on June 24 in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste. Don became a World Champion in 2006 and won the London Triathlon in 2007. He set a new Ironman World Record at the Ironman South American Championship in Florianopolis, Brazil on May 2...

Anthony Fillingim won today the fifth date of the Kolbi National Surf Circuit: The 40’s Cup, which took place at Playa Bejuco in Parrita, Puntarenas. Fillingim, who had claimed the first spot in this same beach back in 2016 when the tournament last had this stop, had an incredible performance that earned him a score of 15.50 (8.00+7.50) and 17.50 (9.00 + 8.50) in the semifinal and final respect...

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3 -1 and won for the third consecutive time the European Champions League. Real Madrid fans in Costa Rica celebrated the great performance of the Spanish team which reached the 13th Champions title; but Costa Ricans in general celebrated Keylor Navas’ achievement, he made history by becoming the first goal keeper to lift the Champions League trophy three consecutive t...

The best surfers in Costa Rica gather today and tomorrow (May 26 and 27) at Playa Bejuco in Parrita for the fifth date of the Kolbi Surf Tournament: Copa Los 40 (The 40’s Cup). The last time the tournament had a stop at Bejuco Beach was back in 2016, an event that saw Anthony Fillingim and Emily Gussoni take the first place positions. The organization of the event confirmed it has received o...

The San Jose Marathon will take place this Sunday, May 20, and this will cause the closure of several streets in downtown San Jose from 4 a.m. through noon. This year the marathon will have the participation of 3000 athletes, out of these, more than 100 are international athletes representing 20 countries, among them: Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, USA, Mexico, Kenia, Panama, Nicaragua, France, Ven...

“La Sele” de Costa Rica, the national soccer team, already defined the list of players that will be part of the Russia World Cup; the information was shared today in a press conference by head coach Oscar Ramirez. Although the majority of the names were already expected to be part of the list since they were regular figures during the classification phase, there were a few surprises. Goal ke...

The Costa Rica Classic, stop of the PGA Tour Latin America, came to an end after four days of competition; it was Tyson Alexander from the United States that took the first place in the international tournament. In fact, Alexander, Chris Killmer and Eric Steger all three from the United States, finished the competition in a tie (-18); in order to define who the winner of the event was, they ha...

The second edition of the cycling event “La Etapa Costa Rica by Le Tour de France” which is scheduled to take place June 3 continues its registration process. La Etapa Costa Rica is an event open to all those amateur cyclists that want to experience a professional cycling event. This year’s ambassador will be former Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador, also known as “El Pistolero” who won the T...

The traditional mountain bike event Guanaride moves site for its 16th edition, from the area of Tamarindo in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste to Tambor and Santa Teresa in the Nicoya Peninsula, Puntarenas. The event will have three stages and is scheduled to take place May 18 – May 20. Luis Diego Chaverri, organizer of the event explained that they chose to switch the site of the competition to offer ...

International Living Magazine recently posted an article written by Gregory Herman which shares what he considers to be the three best golf courses in Costa Rica. “I have played in recreational and national tournaments here in Costa Rica over the years, and it is a wonderful country for the novice and advanced golfer alike. Not only are the conditions of the courses exceptional, but—compared to...

According to a report by the New York Times posted this Wednesday, the Washington Redskins cheerleading squad revealed that they could have been victims of sexual exploitation during a trip to Costa Rica in 2013. The group of women apparently traveled to Costa Rica for a calendar photo shoot which took place at the Occidental Gran Papagayo Resort in Culebra Bay, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Some ...

The practice of Golf in Costa Rica has gone from being a hobby practiced by a few to a well-organized sport that now forms players since a young age, the country in fact is one of the stops this May and for second consecutive year of the PGA TOUR Latinoamerica. Considering the growth that this sport has experienced in the country in the past few years, the Costa Rica Golf Federation is working ...

Over the past few weeks Costa Rica has been the site of multiple world class sport fishing events. The Los Sueños Signature Triple Crown The Offshore World Championship Sport Fishing Tournament The Marina Pez Vela Open The Quepos Billfish Cup Costa Rica is quickly becoming one of the most important destinations for sport fishing aficionados in the world. The variety of marine s...

The details on the BMW 2018 Triathlon Series where disclosed today at the BMW agency; considered the most important and prestigious triathlon series in the country the event will have five dates in beautiful locations of the Costa Rican Pacific Coast. With two distances, sprint and standard, the triathlon series will kick off May 13 in Paseo de los Turistas in Puntarenas. “For us it is a gr...

This Tuesday the Costa Rica Judo Federation held the press conference to offer details on the Pan-American Judo Championship that kicks off this Thursday at 9 a.m. and will continue through Sunday, April 22 at Pedregal in San Antonio de Belen, Heredia. “We are very happy, this is one of the four most important events in the continent and organizing it in Costa Rica is a huge pride”, commented D...

A total of 51 teams of 30 different countries are taking part of the Offshore World Championship sport fishing tournament that began this April 15 and will carry on through April 20 at Marina Pez Vela, Quepos. Among the participating countries are USA, Australia, Angola, Mexico, Fiji, Brazil, Bermuda, South Africa, New Zealand, Panama, Spain, Croatia, Canada, Trinidad & Tobago and Costa Ric...

Santa Teresa Beach received hundreds of competitors and a big crowd that gathered to witness the Condominio Arenas Cup competition, part of the Kolbi National Circuit. The result was certainly unexpected; Tomas King took the win in the male open category going against experienced Anthony Filingim and Noe Mar McGonagle. King got a score of 18.66 (9.83 + 8.83). King proved his talent and quali...

In just a few weeks the Costa Rica Classic, stop of the PGA Tour Latin America, will be taking place at Reserva Conchal in Guanacaste. The prestigious golf tournament will take place from May 7 through May 13 and its the sixth event of the 2018 PGA Tour Latin America. "We are very happy to host the PGA Tour in Costa Rica for the second consecutive year", stated Maurizio Musmanni, presidident...

The Fishing Tournament Marina Pez Vela Open kicked off today, April 12 at Quepos, Costa Rica and will extend through April 14. The billfish team event will crown the team that tallies the most billfish points during the tournament. Prizes pay down to third place (first, second, and third). The tournament will award trophies, cash, and prizes to the team(s) that score the most accumulated point...

The fourth date of the Kolbi National Surf Tournament takes place this weekend April 14 and 15 at Santa Teresa in the Gulf of Nicoya and has the confirmed presence of the best surfers in the country. Leilani McGonagle, Carlos Muñoz, Noe Mar McGonagle, Tomas King, Leonardo Calvo and Jason Torres all made a pause in their international agenda to participate in the Condominio Arenas Cup that will ...

Costa Rican biker Kenneth Tencio “Pollis” managed to win a historic second place in the FISE BMX Freestyle World Series celebrated in the city of Hiroshima, Japan. This is the first time the Costa Rican is able to take the podium in a FISE competition, the most important in the world. This achievement puts Tencio in the second position of the world ranking with 9 thousand points. The first p...

Costa Rican Hanna Gabriels, who is the current WBO (World Boxing Organization) and WBA (Word Boxing Association) Female World Super Welterweight Champion (154 lbs.) and the US former Olympic gold medalist and now WBC (World Boxing Council and IBF ( International Boxing Federation) World Female Super Middleweight Champion (168 lbs.) Claressa Shields will be facing off June 22. The news were rele...