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Five Welsh Athletes Selected for Team GB & NI for the World Athletics Indoor Championships, Torun, Poland
05/03/2026 00:00, I Mewn Blog /
UK Athletics has confirmed 29 athletes for the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB & NI) team for the World Athletics Indoor Championships, Torun, Poland (20-22 March). Amogst the team five Welsh athletes have been selected.
The team has been selected based on the performance aims to maximise medal success and top-eight placings at these Championships.
Reigning World Indoor Champion Jeremiah Azu looks to defend his world 60m title, following a commanding performance at the UK Indoor Championships.
Welsh Athletes selected for The Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland (20-22 March):
Men
60m
Jeremiah Azu (Cardiff, Helen James)
Women
60m Hurdles
Abigail Pawlett (Trafford, Ashley Bryant) *
400m
Louisa Stoney (Belgrave Harriers, Marvin Rowe) *
800m
Issy Boffey (Enfield & Haringey, Luke Gunn)
Pentathlon
Abigail Pawlett (Trafford, Ashley Bryant) *
4x400m Relay
Lousia Stoney (Belgrave Harriers, Marvin Rowe)
Tess McHugh (Sale Harriers Manchester, Stephen Ball)
The relay will also include athletes who have been selected in their individual event.
*Selected subject to securing the required world ranking position