Wrestling

The logo for World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., WWE, appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Vince McMahon is voluntarily stepping back from his roles as CEO and chairman at WWE, Friday, June 17, 2022, as the sports entertainment company performs an investigation into alleged misconduct related to a relationship with a former employee. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Vince McMahon will step down during WWE misconduct probe

Wrestling boss will continue to oversee WWE’s creative content during the investigation

 

Whistle Buoy turns three this month, and plans to make up for lost time with a bash in Market Square. (Courtesy Whistle Buoy)

Music, beer, wrestling on tap for Victoria brewery’s 3rd birthday bash

Whistlemania fills Market Square on June 25, 2 to 10 p.m.

 

Mark Schwichtenberg won the gold medal at the high school provincial wrestling tournament this past weekend. He is Agassiz Elementary Secondary School’s only wrestler. (Contributed Photo/Balan Moorthy)

Agassiz’s sole high school wrestler sweeps top honours at provincials

Mark Schwichtenberg earns second career gold medal, outstanding accolades

 

Beatrice Carnell (red shoes) wrestling in a competition. Carnell only started wrestling in November of last year. (Courtesy of Steve Rennalls)

Greater Victoria wrestling program rebuilding after quiet years

Starting in November two students won 1st place at the Island Championships in February

Beatrice Carnell (red shoes) wrestling in a competition. Carnell only started wrestling in November of last year. (Courtesy of Steve Rennalls)
Two-time Olympic wrestler Danielle Lappage shows off some moves, using Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club as her guinea pig, after speaking to students at Queen Margaret’s School on Oct. 8. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Olympic wrestler talks perseverance with Vancouver island students

Danielle Lappage overcame injuries and disappointment over her remarkable career

Two-time Olympic wrestler Danielle Lappage shows off some moves, using Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club as her guinea pig, after speaking to students at Queen Margaret’s School on Oct. 8. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Former UFV Cascades wrestling coach Arjan Singh Bhullar is now the ONE heavyweight champion after defeating Brandon Vera via TKO in round two on Saturday in Singapore. (ONE Championship)

Former UFV wrestling coach wins MMA championship

Arjan Singh Bhullar captures ONE heavyweight title, first Indian origin fighter to achieve honour

Former UFV Cascades wrestling coach Arjan Singh Bhullar is now the ONE heavyweight champion after defeating Brandon Vera via TKO in round two on Saturday in Singapore. (ONE Championship)
Keanu Kanealii competes in the 45-kilograms weight class at the Cougar Invitational tournament in Cowichan. Kanealii is a member of the Sooke Wrestling Club. (Contributed photo)

Sooke Wrestling Club shows muscle in first season

Three earn spots in B.C. championships

Keanu Kanealii competes in the 45-kilograms weight class at the Cougar Invitational tournament in Cowichan. Kanealii is a member of the Sooke Wrestling Club. (Contributed photo)
22-year-old Victoria man scoops up silver medal in combat wrestling for Canada

22-year-old Victoria man scoops up silver medal in combat wrestling for Canada

Konrad Herrmann finishes second in the world championship in the 74kg weight class

  • Nov 9, 2019
22-year-old Victoria man scoops up silver medal in combat wrestling for Canada
Greater Victoria siblings score matching wrestling gold medals

Greater Victoria siblings score matching wrestling gold medals

Victoria Wrestling Club members enjoy a succesful haul at the Alberni Invitational

Greater Victoria siblings score matching wrestling gold medals
Michael Cappus (left) joins Victoria Wrestling Club athletes for a post-tournament photo. The group won four medals at their first-ever meet last Saturday. Cappus and co-coach Steve Rennalls (third from right, back) formed the club in September. Steve Rennalls photo

Victoria Wrestling Club makes its mark

First-ever meet for the team brings home four medals, two gold and two silver

Michael Cappus (left) joins Victoria Wrestling Club athletes for a post-tournament photo. The group won four medals at their first-ever meet last Saturday. Cappus and co-coach Steve Rennalls (third from right, back) formed the club in September. Steve Rennalls photo