OTTAWA – Angelina Ellis-Toddington and Annika Fines of the University of Calgary Dinos wrestling program have both been selected to represent Canada at the 2026 FISU World University Combat Championships, June 8-12 in Brasilia, Brazil, as announced by Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) along with USPORTS Canada this week. The Dinos duo make up part of the 20-member team for Canada, with 10 men's and 10 women's weight classes.

"We are proud to announce the athletes who will represent Canada at the 2026 FISU World University Combat Championships. This event provides an incredible opportunity for our student-athletes to compete internationally while proudly representing both their country and their universities," said Tamara Medwidsky, WCL CEO. "Competing in a multi-sport environment also gives these athletes valuable experience against high-level international competition, helping prepare them for future success on the world stage. We look forward to seeing this talented group showcase the strength and depth of Canadian wrestling."

"We are incredibly proud to see so many of our top student-athletes selected to wear the maple leaf at the 2026 FISU World University Combat Championships," said Jennifer Smart, U SPORTS Director of Sport  "The depth of talent on this team—from returning national champions to rising international medalists—is a true testament to the strength of university wrestling in Canada. We know they will compete with heart, intelligence, and the unwavering spirit that defines our programs and we look forward to seeing what they accomplish in Brasilia."

Ellis-Toddington recently wrapped up her five-year Dinos career, helping the Scarlet & Gold to three straight Canada West championships. The four-time Academic All-Canadian is coming off a Canada West gold medal - her second consecutive conference gold. She also earned three U SPORTS medals over her career, headlined by being crowned national champion at 68kg in 2025.

Fines just completed a breakout third year at Calgary, where she was named the 2026 U SPORTS Outstanding Wrestler of the Year after winning a national gold medal at 62kg just a few months ago. That marked her second consecutive U SPORTS gold, after bringing home a bronze medal at nationals as a rookie. Fines also has three Canada West medals in her three years on campus - two gold and one silver.

Competition begins June 8. For complete tournament information visit the tournament site. For more information about the 2026 FISU World University Combat Championships visit the championships site.

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