06/09/2026
Over 2,300 lbs in total lifts for our Lift-Off event standouts! đȘđ
On May 28th, PSPâs team at CFB Kingston hosted an exciting powerlifting event at the Base Gym.
Competitors from across the Base took on three classic lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift.
A supportive crowd filled the venue, cheering on athletes as they pushed their limits under the watchful eye of Sergeant Switzer, an experienced powerlifter who has competed at both national and international levels.
A big congratulations to all participants, and special recognition to our standout lifters:
Pte Madhav Gopakumar:
Squat â 160 kg (352.7 lbs)
Bench â 120 kg (264.6 lbs)
Deadlift â 190 kg (418.9 lbs)
MCpl Robert Yeomans:
Squat â 225 kg (496.0 lbs)
Bench â 132.5 kg (292.1 lbs)
Deadlift â 250 kg (551.2 lbs)
Incredible strength and dedication on displayâwell done to everyone who took part! đ
--
Plus de 1 000 kg au total pour les vedettes de notre Ă©vĂ©nement « Lift-Off » ! đȘđ
Le 28 mai, lâĂ©quipe du PSP de la BFC Kingston a organisĂ© un Ă©vĂ©nement passionnant de powerlifting au gymnase de la base.
Des concurrents venus de toute la base se sont affrontés dans trois épreuves classiques : le squat, le développé couché et le soulevé de terre.
Une foule enthousiaste a rempli la salle, encourageant les athlĂštes alors quâils repoussaient leurs limites sous lâĆil vigilant du sergent Switzer, un powerlifter expĂ©rimentĂ© qui a concouru tant au niveau national quâinternational.
Toutes nos félicitations à tous les participants, et une mention spéciale à nos haltérophiles les plus remarquables :
Soldat Madhav Gopakumar :
Squat â 160 kg (352,7 lb)
DĂ©veloppĂ© couchĂ© â 120 kg (264,6 lb)
SoulevĂ© de terre â 190 kg (418,9 lb)
Caporal-chef Robert Yeomans :
Squat â 225 kg (496,0 lb)
DĂ©veloppĂ© couchĂ© â 132,5 kg (292,1 lb)
SoulevĂ© de terre â 250 kg (551,2 lb)
Une force et un dĂ©vouement incroyables ont Ă©tĂ© dĂ©montrĂ©s â bravo Ă tous les participants ! đ
**Unofficial Translation**
Canadian Forces Base Kingston / Base des Forces canadiennes de Kingston RMC Phys Ed / Ăd Phys CMR RMC PSP (RMC UNIT FUND) CFB Kingston Knights Sports Program