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PG’s Van Zyl, Wisniowski take home five medals at Pan American Cadet and Junior Judo Championships

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

A trip to Ecuador resulted in a few podium stops for a couple Prince George judo athletes.

Carla Van Zyl of the Hart Judo Academy won two silver medals in the –63 kilogram Junior Female and Mixed Team Competition at the Pan American Cadet and Junior Championships.

In addition, Olivia Wisniowski of Northern Capital Judo Club claimed bronze in the Junior Female +78kg category while also collecting two silvers in the Mixed Team Competitions at the Junior and Cadet level.

Next up for Olivia is the 2026 Open National Championships in Calgary, AB (along with clubmates Ronald Beauchesne, Paul Bryant, Trevor Wheele, Eric Willms, Kiya Wisniowski, Olivia Wisniowski, Simon Wisniowski & Jason Zazelenchuk.)

From July 11th to 28th Olivia is heading to France & Switzerland for training camps & a Mixed Team Competition.

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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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