Linda Morais crowned Canada’s Female Wrestler of the Year

The 2019 world wrestling champion in the women's -59 kg category - Linda Morais, has been crowned the 2019 Canada's Female Wrestler of 2019.

The 26-year-old, who trains with the Montreal Wrestling Club, defeated Lubov Ovcharova of Russia in the gold medal match with a pin to claim victory.

Darthe Capellan has been awarded Canada's Male Wrestler of the Year, as the freestyler captured bronze in the -59 kg category at the Pan American Games last year.

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In the past, the Wrestler of the Year awards were being awarded at the Canadian Championships the following year. Due to safety concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, both Canadian Championship events were canceled.