The Team BC Provincial Wrestling team returned triumphant from the 2025 Jurassic Classic and Dino Cup held in Calgary over the weekend, solidifying their reputation as one of the strongest wrestling teams in Canada. The event featured an individual tournament on the first day and a team tournament on the second, bringing together athletes from across the country, including BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland, Yukon Territory, and the Northwest Territories.
Leadership and Support
The team was led by head coaches Gurjot Kooner and Sukhan Chahal, with the support of assistant coach Jess Tang and physiotherapist Vic Sanghera from River District Physio. Their leadership and expertise played a pivotal role in guiding the team to outstanding results.
Medal Count and Historic Representation
Team BC sent 24 athletes to the tournament and brought home an impressive haul of 21 medals, including 11 Gold, 3 Silver, and 7 Bronze. The team showcased exceptional talent across both the men’s and women’s divisions.
Notably, this year marked a historic achievement, with 15 of the 24 athletes being Punjabi. This is the first time such a significant representation of Punjabi athletes has been seen on the provincial team, highlighting the growing influence of Punjabi wrestling clubs in BC. Of the 10 clubs represented, six were Punjabi-based wrestling clubs from the Lower Mainland.
Individual Achievements
Here are the individual results for Team BC athletes:
Women’s Division:
- 47kg: Iraabir Sooch – Bronze
- 50kg: Isabelle Chen – 4th
- 53kg: Gurleen Dhillon – Gold
- 56kg: Taranpreet Dhillon – Gold, Jaireet Bahy – Bronze
- 59kg: Agnia Krakovska – Gold
- 62kg: Cassidy Pace – 5th
- 65kg: Natalie Wojciechowski – Gold
- 69kg: Khushi Jhalli – Gold
- 73kg: Tamn Mundi – Bronze
- 80kg: Jolina Healey – Gold
- 90kg: Ambika Sehrawat – Gold
Men’s Division:
- 48kg: Gaurav Bahi – Gold
- 52kg: Karanjot Dhillon – Bronze
- 56kg: Ethan Ochoco – Bronze, Gurshar Johal – 5th
- 60kg: Riley Jhuty – Bronze
- 65kg: Dominic Wendt – Bronze
- 71kg: Illia Anoshyn – Silver
- 77kg: Jovan Johal – Gold
- 85kg: Coen Enthoven – Silver
- 92kg: Harjot Shergill – Gold
- 100kg: Gurkaran Gill – Silver
- 120kg: Udaypartap Billen – Gold
Team Dominance
Both the men’s and women’s teams from BC were undefeated in the team tournament. They faced off against strong competitors from Team Ontario, Team Saskatchewan, Team North/Newfoundland, and two teams from Alberta. With their victory, Team BC secured their third consecutive Dino Cup Championship titles in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
Celebrating Success
The success of Team BC is a testament to the athletes’ hard work, the coaches’ dedication, and the support of local wrestling clubs. The impressive medal count and undefeated team performance underscore BC’s prominence in Canadian wrestling.
As the team returns home, they carry not only their medals but also the pride of representing their province and community on the national stage. Congratulations to Team BC on a stellar performance at the Jurassic Classic and Dino Cup!
