Canada concluded its participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a strong showing in judo and track cycling, securing a total of 62 medals over the 10-day event held in Victoria, British Columbia. The country finished third in the overall medal standings, behind Australia and England.

On the final day of judo competition, Toronto’s Kyle Reyes captured gold in the men’s 100-kilogram category, defeating England’s Max Gregory by ippon to claim the top podium spot. Reyes, 32, returned to competition in June following back surgery and improved upon his silver medal performance at the 2022 Games. Canadian coach Antoine Bouchard praised Reyes for his dominant display, noting he was “in a league of his own” throughout the final.

In the women’s 78-kilogram division, 25-year-old Coralie Godbout from Lévis, Quebec, secured a bronze medal after a closely contested match against India’s Ishroop Narang that required extra time. Godbout’s victory added to Canada’s total of seven judo medals, which included four gold, over the course of the Games. Bouchard highlighted the team’s overall success, pointing out that seven of the nine Canadian judokas medaled, with the remaining two reaching the bronze-medal matches.

Bouchard also emphasized the importance of the Commonwealth Games for athletes aiming to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games, particularly younger competitors gaining valuable experience in multi-sport environments.

In track cycling, Maggie Coles-Lyster of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, earned a bronze medal in the women’s elimination race. Australia’s Alyssa Polites and Georgia Baker took gold and silver, respectively. Coles-Lyster, 27, who previously won bronze in the women’s scratch race at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, celebrated the podium finish as a milestone in her comeback from last year’s iliac artery surgery.

“This has been my comeback year, and it’s also been my best season ever,” Coles-Lyster said. “Coming into these Games I thought, ‘Don’t leave without a medal,’ so today was my last chance to make that happen and I’m really happy I did.”

Quebec City’s Julien Frascadore served as Canada’s flag bearer during the closing ceremony at the Hydro arena. Frascadore, who won gold in the men’s 66-kilogram judo event on Friday, described the honor as unforgettable and highlighted the camaraderie within Team Canada as a lasting memory from the Games.

Canada’s final medal count stood at 19 gold, 20 silver, and 23 bronze, reflecting a broad and competitive performance across multiple sports during the Commonwealth Games.