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05/03/2026 00:00, In 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