Three members of the West Van Karate Academy struck gold at the Canadian National Karate Championships held recently in Quebec City.
Brendan Wise led the way, winning the 76-kilogram division for males age 16/17 while also moving up to claim bronze in the 75-kg 18/20 age group. Parvin Mayan won gold in the female 16/17 59-kg division while Kole Macmillan claimed top spot in the 52-kg division for males 14/15. Both Mayan and Macmillan will represent Canada at the 2017 Pan American Championships running Aug. 21-26 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.