Tag: Carla Van Zyl

Leading the way was Carla Van Zyl of the Hart Judo Academy where she picked up a gold in the U21 women’s -63kg weight class while also claiming a bronze in the senior women’s -63kg category. In addition, Van Zyl was named the Most Outstanding U21 Female Judo Athlete.

It is being hosted by CBC’s Scott Russell, and recognizes the province’s best in amateur sport including athletes, coaches, teams, and officials for outstanding performances in their sport in the 2025 season.

Four others from the Hart Judo Academy reached the podium at the recently completed BC Winter Games in Rossland-Trail.

Mila Willows of the Prince George Judo Club picked up a silver medal in the U14 –57kg and Ryland Cleeve won the gold medal in the U14 – 66-kilogram weight class.

Tournament action continues on Saturday.

The upcoming 58th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards will take place on Thursday, March 5, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

The upcoming 58th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards are taking place on Thursday, March 5, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

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.