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
| FERGUSON William (Q) |
| SUNDER-RAJAN Sameer (D) |
| EDWARDS Alex (D) - Declined |
| RICHARDS Huw (D) - Declined |
| HOUGHTON Jacob (D) |
| BURKHALTER Marc (D) - Accepted |
| FLOREA Luca (Q) |
| JAMES Alexander (Q) |
| WILLIAMS Nicholas (D) - Declined |
| DAVIES Jack (D) |
| SMITH Alfie (D) |
| PICTON TULLY Harri (D) - Accepted |
| GALAZKA Dylan (Q) |
| SWINSCOW Eiger (Q) |
| EVANS Joe (Q) |
| WILLMOTT Ben (D) |
| LLOYD Gregory (D) |
| SADLER Louise (Q) |
| RUSSELL Amelie (Q) |
| SOUTHERN Emily (Q) |
| SHUTE Ffion (D) - Declined |
| No team selected |
| DAVIES Ava (Q) |
| CORCORAN Erin (Q) |
| WESTWELL Amy (Q) |
| HOWES Sophie (D) |
| COLE Daisy (D) |
U23 Teams
| SUNDER-RAJAN Sameer (Q) |
| FERGUSON William (Q) |
| SNARE Morfran (D) |
| HUGHES James (D) |
| JACKSON Rhys (D) |
| JAMES Alexander (Q) |
| FLOREA Luca (Q) |
| WILLIAMS Nicholas (Q) - Declined |
| SMITH Alfie (D) |
| PICTON TULLY Harri (D) - Accepted |
| SWINSCOW Eiger (Q) |
| GALAZKA Dylan (Q) |
| EVANS Joe (Q) |
| RUSSELL Amelie (Q) |
| SHUTE Ffion (Q) - Declined |
| RUSSELL Eloise (D) |
| No team selected |
| DAVIES Ava (Q) |
| WESTWELL Amy (Q) |
| HOWES Sophie (Q) |
| COLE Daisy (D) |
Veteran Teams
| THOMAS Neale |
| MCKAY David |
| MASSEY Oliver |
| ROWE-HAYNES Maxwell |
| BURKHALTER Marc - Accepted |
| VICTORY David - Accepted |
| EVANS Marvin - Declined |
| MASSEY Oliver |
| VICTORY David - Accepted |
| SKONE Richard |
| MASSEY Oliver |
| No team selected |
| No team selected |
| 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 (less any costs incurred)
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
- For Government advice on travelling to the area, follow the link: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria
- Follow this link to the CFF website containing formal notification of this event. You will also find the Information Bulletins. Future Bulletins will also be located here: https://www.commonwealthfencing.org/index.php/about-cff/upcoming-events/191-2026-senior-veteran-championships
- 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