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The Hargobind/Clansmen International Wrestling tournament received $15,000 from Hosting BC. The event served as a forum to select national and international competitors and drew 275 athletes, aged 17-34. There were 3,000 spectators and 80 volunteers supported the event. Seven countries participated, including India, Haiti and South Africa, as well as nine Canadian provinces/territories.
The event provided training and upgrading for officials and volunteers and contributed to the economy with 400 participants visiting and staying in the Coquitlam/Guildford area. A new competition mat surface will remain in the wrestling community and two new commentators were trained. Organizers say interest in the event supports their efforts to establish a permanent training facility in the Surrey area.
