April 26, 2026 – Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

Team Canada concluded a strong showing at the World Boxing Cup – Brazil 2026, held April 19–26 in Foz do Iguaçu, with three athletes earning bronze medals in a highly competitive international field.

The event marked the opening stage of the 2026 World Boxing Cup series, which continues in Guiyang City, China from June 15–20, 2026, before culminating in the Finals later this year.

Podium Performances

Three Canadian men captured bronze medals after advancing to the semifinal stage in their respective divisions:

• 60 kg – Keoma Al-Ahmadieh (The Corner, QC) – Bronze
• 65 kg – Gabriel Aly Labrie (Pound 4 Pound, QC) – Bronze
• 80 kg – Josh Ofori (Marshall Boxing, AB) – Bronze

Men’s Results

• 55 kg – Max Tomines (Tomines Boxing, ON) – Tied for 17th
• 60 kg – Keoma Al-Ahmadieh (The Corner, QC) – Bronze
• 65 kg – Gabriel Aly Labrie (Pound 4 Pound, QC) – Bronze
• 80 kg – Josh Ofori (Marshall Boxing, AB) – Bronze

Women’s Results

• 48 kg – Nyousha Nakhjiri (Quinit Boxing, BC) – Tied for 5th
• 51 kg – Mckenzie Wright (Destiny Boxing, ON) – Tied for 17th
• 54 kg – Scarlett Delgado (Destiny Boxing, ON) – Tied for 5th
• 57 kg – Marie Al-Ahmadieh (The Corner, QC) – Tied for 5th
• 65 kg – Rachel Bourdon (Boxe Montreal, QC) – Tied for 9th
• 75 kg – Viktoria Penney (Sully’s Boxing Gym, ON) – Tied for 9th

Building Momentum on the World Stage

Canada’s performance reflects the team’s continued growth and competitiveness on the international stage. With multiple athletes advancing deep into their brackets and three reaching the podium, the results highlight both depth and emerging talent across the program.

The team benefited from a two-week pre-competition training camp in Brazil, which played a key role in acclimatization and confidence heading into the tournament.

Leadership & Staff

The team was led by coaches Vincent Auclair, Ariane Fortin, and team physiotherapist Hugo Lettre, whose leadership and support were instrumental in preparing athletes for elite international competition.

Head Coach Vincent Auclair sees tremendous opportunities ahead. “The season is still just unfolding. While the successes we’ve had in Spain and Brazil have been great – all our focus is on the steady pathway to the Olympics in 2028 and 2032.” 

Coach Ariane Fortin, herself a former World Champion and Multi-medalist, notes that the pressure of international competition isn’t a significant load. “The boxers are performing well and taking advantage of every opportunity. The team is quite young and are eager to test themselves. Win or lose they are learning and becoming better every bout.”

Looking Ahead

With momentum from Brazil, Team Canada now turns its attention to a busy international schedule.

The next stop on the World Boxing Cup circuit will take place in Guiyang City, China from June 15–20, 2026. Beyond the World Cup series, Canadian athletes will be targeting strong performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland (July 23 – August 2, 2026), with boxing competition running from July 24 to August 1.

And then the team will prepare for the Pan American Boxing Championships, taking place in Pueblo, Mexico from October 10–17, 2026. This key tournament will bring together the top athletes from across the Americas and serve as another major opportunity for Canadian boxers to test themselves against elite competition. It will also be a perfect dress rehearsal for the very important Continental Olympic Qualifier that will be scheduled for mid-2027. At that event the top two athletes in each Olympic Weight class will get a ticket straight to the 2028 Olympic Games in LA. 

For media inquiries regarding the Canadian National Team please contact Christopher Lindsay at [email protected] 

About Boxing Canada: Boxing Canada is the national sport organization for the sport of Olympic Boxing in Canada. It provides leadership for national programming, teams, and policies in partnership with each province and territory’s sport organization. Thanks to the Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Rival Boxing Canada, and all our national partners for their support. For more information on Boxing Canada, please visit BoxingCanada.org.

Posted on: April 26, 2026