TEAM BC - Canada Summer Games Recap

Canada Summer Games - Dual Results

Over the course of the past two weeks, BC wrestlers have been battling it out at the Canada Summer Games in Niagra Falls, Ontario! Beginning with a dual tournament, BC took the mats by storm. On the women's side, strong performances went all around leading to a win over New Brunswick 43-5, Saskatchewan 35-15 and Ontario 27-22 culminating to a hard earned Gold Medal! As quoted from flag bearer Rupinder Johal on Team BC news, “I’m so proud of all the girls who worked really hard for the past couple of months and I’m really happy on how we performed off and on the mat,' said Rupinder (Abbotsford) after winning the gold medal. 'It is an amazing experience to be here with the team and winning gold. I’m so proud of them and I think we did an amazing job," (Team BC News).

On the men's side, Team BC continued to dominate winning against New Brunswick 35-12 and Quebec 25-21 to secure a spot in the gold medal duel. Coming in close with some hard fought matches against Ontario (32-16), they earned silver medal! All in all - hardware was brought home on each side making BC proud!

DUAL RESULTS

Wrestling (F) vs New Brunswick - 43-5 win

Wrestling (F) vs Saskatchewan - 35-15 win

Wrestling (F) vs Ontario - 27-22 win - Gold Medal Dual

Wrestling (M) vs New Brunswick 35-12 win

Wrestling (M) vs Quebec 25-21 win

Wrestling (M) vs Ontario - 32-16 loss - Gold Medal Dual

Over the course of the past two weeks, BC wrestlers have been battling it out at the Canada Summer Games in Niagra Falls, Ontario! Beginning with a dual tournament, BC took the mats by storm. On the women's side, strong performances went all around leading to a win over New Brunswick 43-5, Saskatchewan 35-15 and Ontario 27-22 culminating to a hard earned Gold Medal! As quoted from flag bearer Rupinder Johal on Team BC news, “I’m so proud of all the girls who worked really hard for the past couple of months and I’m really happy on how we performed off and on the mat,' said Rupinder (Abbotsford) after winning the gold medal. 'It is an amazing experience to be here with the team and winning gold. I’m so proud of them and I think we did an amazing job," (Team BC News).

On the men's side, Team BC continued to dominate winning against New Brunswick 35-12 and Quebec 25-21 to secure a spot in the gold medal duel. Coming in close with some hard fought matches against Ontario (32-16), they earned silver medal! All in all - hardware was brought home on each side making BC proud!

DUAL RESULTS

Wrestling (F) vs New Brunswick - 43-5 win

Wrestling (F) vs Saskatchewan - 35-15 win

Wrestling (F) vs Ontario - 27-22 win - Gold Medal Dual

Wrestling (M) vs New Brunswick 35-12 win

Wrestling (M) vs Quebec 25-21 win

Wrestling (M) vs Ontario - 32-16 loss - Gold Medal Dual

Canada Summer Games - Individual Results

Following into the final day, athletes divided up from their dual teams to work towards individual placings. Ten athletes were able to secure spots on the podium, earning four gold, three silver and three bronze medals!

Men's Medalists

Matt Drope (48kg) - Silver

Jagvir Grewal (60kg) - Bronze

Prabhjot Mander (65kg) - Silver

Humraj Sandhar (76kg) - Silver

Karan Mahil (120kg) - Gold

Women's Medalists

Mia Bahi (44kg) - Bronze

Gabrials Cross (60kg) - Gold

Marley Jackson (65kg) - Bronze

Paige Maher (74kg) - Gold

Rupinder Johal (79kg) - Gold

Overall, Team BC definitely stood out - a huge congratulations to all our athletes and a big thank you to our coaches, team managers and event volunteers (Frank Mensah, Sukhan Chahal, Laura Steffler, Jess Tang, Gord Sturrock, Gurjot Kooner, and Eoin White).

Canada Summer Games Links - More Info!

For more information on the games, placings and photos, visit:

Dual Placings: TEAM BC NEWS

Individual Placings: NIAGRA CSG PLACINGS

Event Photos: EVENT PHOTOS