Great Britain team selected for European Youth & U15 Championships 2026

British Weight Lifting is pleased to announce the Great Britain team selected to compete at the 2026 European Youth & U15 Championships in Pristina, Kosovo, from 20-27 August 2026.

The championships will see some of Europe's most promising young athletes take to the platform, providing a valuable opportunity to gain international competition experience and test themselves against the continent's best.

The six-athlete squad includes four lifters who will make their Great Britain international debut, highlighting the exciting talent emerging through the British Weight Lifting pathway.

Selected team

Women's 45kg

Megan Armitage (GB international debut)

Competes: 20 August 2026
Session time: 13:00 BST

Women's 49kg

Amber Cruikshank (GB international debut)

Competes: 20 August 2026
Session time: 17:00 BST

Men's 60kg

Thomas Duggan

Competes: 22 August 2026
Session time: 09:00 BST

Women's 53kg

Niah Sinclair (GB international debut)

Competes: 22 August 2026
Session time: 15:00 BST

Men's 85kg

Isaac Bluff (GB international debut)

Competes: 25 August 2026
Session time: 13:00 BST

Women's 69kg

Ella Henrey

Competes: 26 August 2026
Session time: 09:00 BST

Building experience on the international stage

The European Youth Championships play an important role in athlete development, giving young lifters the opportunity to compete at a major international event and gain valuable experience in a high-performance environment.

For Megan Armitage, Amber Cruikshank, Niah Sinclair and Isaac Bluff, the competition will mark a significant milestone as they prepare to represent Great Britain for the first time.

The championships also provide an important opportunity for athletes to continue their progression along the British Weight Lifting performance pathway while competing against the next generation of European talent.

Best of luck, Team GB

Everyone at British Weight Lifting would like to congratulate the athletes and coaching team on their selection and wish them the very best in Kosovo.

As always, a sincere thanks goes out to our partners for your continued support.

Good luck, Team GB. We're behind you every step of the way.