Team Selection for Cairo 2025 Elite World Championships

British Weight Lifting (BWL) has confirmed the athletes who will represent Great Britain at the Cairo 2025 Elite World Championships, set to take place in Cairo, Egypt from 11–18 October 2025.

The Para Powerlifting World Championships will serve as a key stepping stone towards the Commonwealth Games, with BWL and the home nations working together to create a funding pathway that supports athletes capable of securing qualification spots.

While all selected athletes will compete under the GBR flag, the selection reflects a collaborative effort across the British Isles, with home nation programmes backing additional athletes to bolster Commonwealth Games prospects:

Team GB Selections:

• Alfie Bezance (Junior)
• Charlotte McGuinness
• Finlay Davidson
• Liam McGarry
• Louise Sugden
• Mark Swan
• Mattie Harding
• Olivia Broome

Home Nation funding selections:

England:

• Ali Jawad
• Cassy Malyon
• Doaa Shayea
• Rebecca Bedford
• Sean Clare

Wales:

• Evelyn Thomas (Junior)

Scotland:

• Hope Gordon

   

Tom Whittaker, Performance Director (Para Powerlifting) commented “We are pleased to have a large team this year for the World Championships and look forward to each athlete’s performance. We are hoping this combined selection will ensure the strongest possible British representation in Cairo, maximising both medal opportunities and qualification chances ahead of the next Commonwealth Games.”

BWL would like to wish all selected athletes the best of luck in training and preparation and take a moment to thank our partners for their continued support.