Sensei John Huntley, a well-known judoka with more than sixty years of experience, reveals in an engrossing conversation the underlying meaning of judo. Huntley began his judo adventure in 1959 in a setting with little resources. His early experiences and strong ties to Japanese culture fostered his enduring enthusiasm for the sport. He highlights the…
Skateboarding has transcended its reputation as a fringe sport to become a global cultural phenomenon known for its creativity, community and athleticism. Kamloops is a city located in the heart of British Columbia, Canada and is a vibrant centre of the global skateboarding landscape. The city’s skateboarding culture is fostered by the Kamloops Skateboard Association(KSBA),…
As your eyes wander over the infographic of the Winter Olympics, you will see not only the passage of time, but also markers of innovation and achievement. From its humble beginnings in Chamonix in 1924 to the world-shaking success of Vancouver in 2010, every innovation and every breakthrough has breathed new life into this global…
In competitive sports, especially at the higher level, decisive moments have an immeasurable impact. These moments are the most exciting and dramatic parts of the game, not only determining the outcome but also deeply affecting the emotions of the athletes and spectators. In hockey, decisive moments are also significant. For example, in the 1980 Winter…
Buzz Sports sits down with local NHL prospect Logan Stankoven. Stankoven is the captain of his hometown team, the Kamloops Blazers who play in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Since making his WHL debut in 2018, Stankoven has spent five successful seasons in the league, becoming a standout player. Stankoven was drafted 47th overall in…
This week, Surge Sports News had the pleasure of interviewing Tyler Nasadyk, a current blue belt in self-defence martial arts and combat sport Jiu Jitsu. Tyler shares his personal journey of discovering Jiu Jitsu and the impact it has had on his life. After experiencing bullying in the past, Tyler was recommended by his boss…
Super Bowl 57 (LVII) between the AFC champions Kansas City Chiefs, and the NFC champions Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams’ records going into the matchup were 16-3 which made them the most dominant teams in the NFL last year. Super Bowl 57 took place on Sunday, February 12th at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. It…
Surge Sports News explores three of the most successful athletes to come out of the tournament capital centre. It is not very often that sports media broadcasts highlight athletes from small towns, such as our very own Kamloops. We are here to bring you the stories of a few of your favourite hometown stars, NHL…
by Buzz Sports What is the Super Bowl? American Football has been a prominent sport in North American entertainment. Created in 1920, American football, started to take off after the addition of the most prestigious award in football, the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Vince Lombardi Trophy was added for the winner of the Super Bowl….