Congratulations to the athletes selected in the first wave of selections for the GBR Squad for the upcoming U17 (Cadet) World Championships in Wuxi, China, from 7th to 15th April 2025.
Selection Status: Appeals window now open, closes 5pm Wednesday 29th January2025.
This first wave of selections consists of athletes that have met the qualification standards at the published selection point of 13th January. Where squad places are still available (e.g. CWE), the final selection for the remaining places will take place following the selection points highlighted in the table below.
Athletes selected (listed alphabetically by surname):
CADETS | |||||
Foil Women | Foil Men | Epee Women | Epee Men | Sabre Women | Sabre Men |
Lauren Byrne (Q35/30%, R3) |
Mohammed Belbouab (QM/3%, R1) |
Emma Mitzova (Q35/21%, R1) |
Oghenegan Esiovwa-Thompson (Q35/11% R2) |
Tosin Ononaiye (Q8/7%, R2) |
Raphael Bedford (Q35/19%, R3) |
Lev-Jac Hu (Q35/24%, R10) |
Luca Florea (Q8/9%, R2) |
Eilidh Paterson (Q35/32%, R2) |
Stanley Leech (QM/11%, R1) |
Hui Xin Sezille (QM/2%, R1) |
Joshua Bryden (Q8/8%, R1) |
Katie Johnson (Q35/24%, R6) |
Ashley Crees (Q8/15%, R3) |
TBC w/c 27th January 2025 | Alex Nicholas (Q8/22%, R3) |
Maya Sutton (QM/4%, R3) |
Joe Evans (Q35/16%, R2) |
(Qualification standard/average international % finish across best 3 results, R = BF ranking position)
QM = qualified by medal standard, Q8 = qualified by 8% standard, Q35 = qualified by 35% standard, D = discretionary selection.
As a reminder there is no team event at the U17 (Cadet) World Championships.
Please Note:
Reminder of the Selection Process
In accordance with the GBR Selection Policy the first two qualified fencers from the rankings were selected.
With regards to the third discretionary place athletes meeting qualification standards were considered:
Where there was insufficient international performance rationale (which included consideration of any valid discretionary cases) to separate qualified athletes, selection reverted to the BF Ranking lists. A further check was performed to ensure that for those athletes, any choices to attend the British Open or the Cadet Commonwealths did not make a material difference.
2025 General Principles
5.3.1 The purpose of selection is to develop athletes and teams for Major Championship success. Unless otherwise stated below, Major Championships selections will be guided by performances in the following order:
7.2 54. If more than three eligible athletes have reached the qualifying standard for the European & World Championships, then: the first three athletes on the respective BF ranking list will be selected. The fourth Athlete and any non- travelling reserve will be chosen/proposed by the GBR Pathway Team at their discretion.
Relevant Data
All of this information is updated throughout the season and is available to everyone to check at any time (including athletes, parents and coaches) in the GBR Cadet Zone.
More Information
Members of the Selection Panel
Athletes Meeting Qualification Standards as at 16th January
GBR Selection Policy – see section 7.2, item 53 for qualification standards
Appeals
In accordance with the GBR Selection Policy, appeals will only be accepted from athletes that have met the qualifying performance standards. Before making an appeal athletes/parents/coaches are expected to look at the published performance data, in particular the average percentage finish over the best three results in comparison to those athletes selected.
Before making an appeal please read the published information and Appeals Policy.
Selection queries
If you have any questions about this post, please submit them to us via GBR Pathway Query form here and a GBR Support team member will respond.
Personal Coaches
Eligible personal coaches meeting the major event requirements will need to apply for accreditation and there are limits to the numbers that can attend. More information available here: 2025 Cadet and Junior World Championships, Wuxi, China.
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