1st Kivalliq Regional Wrestling Tournament Results 2025
Girls
50kg
1st Samantha Komak, Arviat
2nd Darla Campbell- Iksiktaaryuk, Baker Lake
3rd Margo Pingushat, Arviat
59kg
1st Kaneena Netser, Rankin
2nd Chloe Tunguaq, Baker Lake
73kg
1st Hannah Angootealuk, Coral
2nd Cora Ford, Rankin
3rd Gale Kuksuk, Arviat
80kg
1st Christi Jar, Coral
2nd Tuni-Mary Mamark, Arviat
90kg
1st Kayalaaq Leishman-Brocklebank, Chesterfield
2nd Nevaeh Sammurtok, Rankin
3rd Ashlynn Nakoolak, Rankin
Boys
52kg
1st Ron Parker, Baker Lake
2nd Wade Partridge, Baker Lake
56kg
1st Conner Tagoona, Baker Lake
2nd Cole Tagoona, Baker Lake
3rd Dustin Niuqtuq Baker Lake
60kg
1st CJ Taleriktok, Arviat
2nd Andre Ell, Coral
3rd Zachary Angootealuk, Coral
71kg
1st Tyler Ulayok, Arviat
2nd Chael Sammurtok-Amarok, Chestefield
3rd Lazerus Kataluk, Coral
77kg
1st Mason Kreelak, Rankin
2nd Alikammiq Mercer, Rankin
92kg
1st David Karlik, Rankin
2nd Marty Ulayok, Arviat
120kg
1st Logan Williams, Arviat
2nd Paul Jr Amarudjuak, Arviat
3rd Loran Sharp, Rankin
Special Awards
Outstanding Female: Kaneena Nester, Rankin
Outstanding Male: CJ Taleriktok, Arviat
Most Coachable Female: Hannah Angootealuk, Coral
Most Coachable Male: Conner Tagoona, Baker Lake
Most Improved Female: Samantha Komak, Arviat
Most Improved Male: Andre Ell, Coral
Most Dedicated Female: Cora Ford, Rankin
Most Dedicated Male: Logan Williams, Arviat
Most Sportsperson Female: Darla Campbell- Iksiktaaryuk, Baker Lake
Most Sportsperson Male: Paul Jr Amarudjuak, Arviat
Leadership Award Female: Kayalaaq Leishman-Brocklebank, Chesterfield
Leadership Award Male: Alikammiq Mercer, Rankin
Wrestling Nunavut Results Fall 2023
Edmonton Takedown Tournament Nov 17/18
35 wrestlers and coaches from Pang, Iqaluit, Arviat and Cambridge Bay spent a week in Edmonton training, competing and doing a variety of activities: Science Center, rock climbing, hiking, meal prepping & cooking and swimming. Many matches were won in the tournament and Julian Gissing and Tyler Ulayok went undefeated.
Southern Ontario Tournament Dec 8-10
20 wrestlers and coaches from Igloolik, Pang, Iqaluit, Arviat and Cambridge Bay spent a week in Southern Ontario training, competing and doing a variety of activities: giving presentations, visiting Niagara Falls/Toronto, Playdium and hiking.
Bishop Ryan Tournament Hamilton Dec 8 Results:
-5th Curtis John Taleriktot
-6thJason Niviatsiak
Matmen Classic TournamentBrampton Dec 9 & 10 Results:
-3rd Raine Ekpakohak
-4th Laisa Lois Etuanga
-4th Lisa Ann Nuvaqiq
-3rd Dominique Evetalegak
-4th Lucus Kalluk
-5th Grayson Maniyogina
-4th Thomas Kisa
-3rd Cody Qamukaq
-2nd Curtis John Taleriktot
-3rd Jason Arnatsiaq
-5th Craig Aulatjut
-3rd Jaden Niviatsiaq
Olympic Trials Edmonton Dec 15-17
Eekeeluak Avalak the first Inuit to attend the Olympic Wrestling Trials was eliminated in the 1st round