Northern Capital Judo Club duo put up golden performances

The Wisniowski sisters were queens of the judo mat in the Lower Mainland.

Kiya Wisniowski (2) – U16 Female -63kg – supplied by Sylvia Graf

At the Peak International Judo Tournament in Burnaby over the weekend, the sibling duo captured an impressive four gold medals.

Kiya Wisniowski took spot in both the U16 and U18 female 63-kilogram category, winning three matches by choking submissions.

Her sister Olivia claimed gold in the U18 female +70kg and the Senior Women advanced +78kg divisions.

Olivia Wisniowski (2) – U18 Female +70kg – photo supplied by Sylvia Graf

In her second finals bout, Wisniowski beat a 2nd degree black belt from the United States, despite being a blue belt.

Up next for the Wisniowski sisters is a trip to Los Angeles for the USA Winter Nationals December 5th to 8th.

From there, Olivia will then participate in the French Polynesia Tournament in Training Camp from December 8th to 16th.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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