Athletics

Congratulations on the Mitchell Bowl win!

King’s is proud to be the home of more than 160 student athletes in a wide variety of varsity sports and teams. King’s students can participate in intramurals at both King’s and Western. There are a variety of recreational options on campus including fitness classes, yoga, sports equipment for borrowing and more.

To learn more about the Mustangs teams and schedules: http://www.westernmustangs.ca/

Athletics News

Sep 3, 2019 Mustangs look for lessons
Dylan Giffen, fourth-year Criminology major and King's student-athlete, was part of the focus of a Woodstock Sentinel-Review article covering the Western Mustang's 32-19 win over the Laurier Golden Hawks. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 26, 2019 Mustang mentee is now the mentor
The London Free Press published a profile on King's student-athlete Trey Humes, fourth-year School of MEM student, who is set for leadership role on Western Mustangs football team. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 3, 2019 King's student-athlete heading to Summer Universiade
The Western Mustangs' website has posted a story about the upcoming Summer Universiade, an international university sports and cultural event. Kelsey Veltman, who will graduate at the upcoming Spring Convocation with a Major in Disability Studies, will be representing Canada in volleyball. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 13, 2019 King's student-athletes with Mustangs impress in East-West Bowl
King's students-athletes Dylan Giffen, Marc Liegghio and Brett Ellerman represented the Western Mustangs during the 2019 East-West Bowl. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 5, 2019 King's student-athletes receive medals for track and field
King’s track and field students receive medals in U Sports tournament. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 5, 2019 An award-winning night for King's student-athletes at the 2019 Mustang Athletic Gala

As part of the 2019 Mustang Athletic Gala, held on April 2, 2019 King’s student-athletes receive team MVP awards, Purple Blanket, and F.W.P. Jones Trophy.
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Mar 5, 2019 King's athletes receive attention from the London Free Press
King's student athletes, including Kelsey Veltman, fourth-year Bachelor of Arts with Major in Disability Studies student and Sara Villani, fourth-year Bachelor of Arts with Double Major in Psychology and Thanatology student, received media coverage in the London Free Press. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 25, 2019 Omar Shiddo: Men's basketball's clutch factor
The Western Gazette profiled third-year Criminology student Omar Shiddo of the Western Mustangs men's basketball team who was recently awarded a milestone for his 1,000th career point as a Mustang. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 5, 2018 Student-Athletes Honoured
Twenty-four King’s student-athletes were recognized as Academic All Canadians. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 22, 2018 Improved kicker Marc Liegghio gives Western Mustangs confidence heading into Vanier Cup

The London Free Press has published an article on the role third-year Criminology major and Western Mustangs kicker Marc Liegghio will play in this weekend’s Vanier Cup.
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Aug 3, 2018 Western Mustangs Men's Hockey team adds future King's students to roster

King’s will be welcoming Mustang Men’s Hockey players Ethan Szypula, William Lochead, Kenny Huether, Alex Di Carlo and David Ovsjannikov to campus this fall.
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Jun 8, 2018 King's student will receive funding to pursue her Olympic dreams
Track and Field student-athlete, Sara Villani, beats out thousands of athletes to win RBC Training Ground Toronto. Facebook Twitter Linkedin