It was a case of California dreaming for several judo standouts from Prince George.
Both Kiya and Olivia Wisniowski reached the podium at the US Winter Nationals in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Kiya claimed gold in the juvenile 64-kilgoram category and captured a silver medal cadet female 63-kilo division.
Olivia placed first in the cadet 70-kilogram category while also placing second in the senior female 78-kilo class.
In addition, Megan Grooten from the Hart Judo Academy took home a gold (Cadets 57 kilogram) a silver medal (Seniors 57 kilogram) as well as Outstanding Female Athlete of the Tournament.
Shane Grooten also picked up a gold medal (Juvenile 64 kilogram) in the competition.
Up next for the Wisniowski sisters, Olivia is headed to the French Polynesia (Tahiti) Tournament & Training Camp – December 8–16, 2025, then tournaments in Scotland & Morocco in January 2026.
Kiya is preparing to compete at the Sask Open in Regina, which takes place in the New Year.
Lastly, Carla Van Zyl won her first bout and lost her second at the Tokyo Open.
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