OTTAWA - Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) is pleased to share the final report of the Safety First National Task Force. The report covers a period of almost 18 months since March 2019 when the Task Force was first convened to advise WCL on how best to approach the recommendations of the “Report Concerning Independent Review...

GUELPH, Ont. – After a thirteen-year career of international wrestling, Korey Jarvis has retired from the sport. Jarvis, from Elliot Lake, Ont., represented Canada in the heavyweight 125 kg category at the 2016 Rio Olympics where he finished eighth. He was also the 2014 Commonwealth Games champion, and two-time Commonwealth Games silver medallist in 2010...

OTTAWA - Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Frank Fowlie, as WCL’s new Complaints & Appeal Officer, effective October 1, 2020, as part of WCL’s continued commitment to putting in place processes, procedures and policies to help create a safe environment for all participants. Dr. Fowlie is an accomplished...

OTTAWA – Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the Junior World Championships. The decision was made with the safety of athletes, coaches, and team staff as the top priority. Given the uncertainty of the Canadian travel advisories, the ability for athletes to adequately train in preparation for the event,...

OTTAWA – After consultation with the board of directors, Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) will not sanction any wrestling competitions in Canada until 2021. The decision follows consultation with the Member PTSOs and was made to protect the safety and wellbeing of athletes, coaches, officials, and the broader wrestling community. WCL sanctioned training activities, participation in...