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Senior, U23 & Veteran Commonwealth Championships 2026

Welsh Fencing are pleased to announce the Welsh Team Selection for the upcoming Senior, U23 & Veteran Commonwealth Championships, to be held in Nigeria.

Senior Teams

Men's Epee

FERGUSON William (Q)
SUNDER-RAJAN Sameer (D)
EDWARDS Alex (D)
RICHARDS Huw (D)
HOUGHTON Jacob (D)

Men's Foil

FLOREA Luca (Q)
JAMES Alexander (Q)
WILLIAMS Nicholas (D)
DAVIES Jack (D)
SMITH Alfie (D)

Men's Sabre

GALAZKA Dylan (Q)
SWINSCOW Eiger (Q)
EVANS Joe (Q)
WILLMOTT Ben (D)
LLOYD Gregory (D)

Women's Epee

SADLER Louise (Q)
RUSSELL Amelie (Q)
SOUTHERN Emily (Q)
SHUTE Ffion (D)

Women's Foil

No team selected

Women's Sabre

DAVIES Ava (Q)
CORCORAN Erin (Q)
WESTWELL Amy (Q)
HOWES Sophie (D)
COLE Daisy (D)

U23 Teams

Men's Epee

SUNDER-RAJAN Sameer (Q)
FERGUSON William (Q)
SNARE Morfran (D)
HUGHES James (D)
JACKSON Rhys (D)

Men's Foil

JAMES Alexander (Q)
FLOREA Luca (Q)
WILLIAMS Nicholas (Q)
SMITH Alfie (D)
PICTON TULLY Harri (D)

Men's Sabre

SWINSCOW Eiger (Q)
GALAZKA Dylan (Q)
EVANS Joe (Q)

Women's Epee

RUSSELL Amelie (Q)
SHUTE Ffion (Q)
RUSSELL Eloise (D)

Women's Foil

No team selected

Women's Sabre

DAVIES Ava (Q)
WESTWELL Amy (Q)
HOWES Sophie (Q)
COLE Daisy (D)

Veteran Teams

Men's Epee

THOMAS Neale
MCKAY David
MASSEY Oliver
ROWE-HAYNES Maxwell
BURKHALTER Marc
VICTORY David

Men's Foil

EVANS Marvin
MASSEY Oliver
VICTORY David
SKONE Richard

Men's Sabre

MASSEY Oliver

Women's Epee

No team selected

Women's Foil

No team selected

Women's Sabre

No team selected

Q – Automatic Selection
D – Discretionary Selection
NTR - Non-Travelling Reserve

Selection Process

We asked for Expressions of Interest from fencers to support our planning and approach to this event. Not all fencers expressing their interest will have been selected, and we understand there may some disappointment. The selectors are happy to provide feedback to you individually if requested.

Whilst the EOI form has been useful, we have followed the published selection policy in selecting the above fencers.

If you have any questions on the information above, please contact Marc, at marc.burkhalter@fencing.cymru 

Next Steps

Each of the selected fencers will receive an email confirming your selection. You can either decline or accept your place.  In eaither case, please respond as soon as possible, but no later than 14th February. Each member of the team will be required to pay a contribution of £500 to support the cost of the trip. 

This is payable by Stripe, here: Stripe Payment Link.

Selection is only confirmed on receipt of the contribution payment.

Please note the following

  • payment to be made via Stripe. A range of payment options are supported by Stripe, and your card details are not shared with Welsh Fencing;
  • if the event is cancelled, the payment will be refunded in full, directly back to the card used for payment;
  • if a fencer is selected for multiple events, they will only be required to make ONE payment;
  • if a fencer subsequently withdraws from the event, your contribution will be refunded in full

Welsh Fencing have committed to cover cost of entries, merchandise and cost difference to cover team management and referee costs

Team Management

Team management to consist of

  • Mike Evans-Jones
  • Neale Thomas
  • Marc Burkhalter

Referee

  • David Fielding

Important Notes for Fencers

  • This is a Senior event, and, as such, you will be required to organise your flights into and out of the Country, ensuring you arrive the day befor Weapons Check.
  • A VISA is required for entry to Nigeria
  • Yellow Fever vacinnation is needed for entry to Nigeria
  • Hotel is on a twin room basis
  • Advise on risks for Nigeria and the need for suitable insurance for the trip and to cover costs in case of last minute changes/cancellations 
  • Schedule for arrivals will be shared 

 

 

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