ST. JOHN’S – The wrestling competition at the 2025 Canada Games officially got underway on Aug. 20 from Glacier Arena in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

The competition is divided into two portions; a team ‘duels’ competition where provinces and territories face off against each other, and an individual competition. Provinces and territories are divided into two pools and face all the other teams in that pool.  Once all group stage duels have taken place, teams will cross over and face the corresponding team for final placements (i.e. 1^st in Pool A vs. 1^st in Pool B to determine gold/silver).

Men’s and women’s teams were in action with up to 11 weight classes on each side being contested. After the first day, a total of 32 duels had taken place. While some teams have completed more than others, the standings are starting to take shape.

Women’s

Pool A

British Columbia and Saskatchewan sit tied atop Pool A with records of 2-0. B.C. is ahead on total points with 107 to 104. B.C. scored wins over Yukon and Newfoundland and Labrador. As for Saskatchewan, they topped Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia.

Pool B

Ontario leads Pool B after a perfect 4-0 day. They scored wins over Northwest Territories, Nunavut, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island to sit atop with a total of 154 points.

Men’s

Pool A

There is a tie atop Pool A between Ontario and Quebec at 2-0. Ontario earned their wins over Yukon, and P.E.I. and currently have 105 points.  As for Quebec, they beat P.E.I and Saskatchewan and have 76 points.

Pool B

Pool B sees B.C. and Alberta lead with 3-0 records. B.C. has 149 points, as they picked up wins against Northwest Territories, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nunavut. Alberta sits at 145 points, with wins over Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nunavut.

Wrestling continues tomorrow with more of the team competition. The action begins at 9 a.m. local. For more information, including streaming links and tickets, visit: https://www.2025canadagames.ca