Team UoB at Glasgow 2026: Commonwealth Games Selections
As the countdown to Glasgow 2026 continues, athletes and support staff from across the University of Birmingham community are earning selection to represent their nations on one of the biggest stages in international sport.
This page celebrates every known Team UoB representative heading to the Commonwealth Games so far, including current students, alumni and staff members competing in or supporting teams across a range of sports and disciplines.
As selections and announcements will continue to be made over the coming days, this article will be a ‘live document’ and will be updated regularly as more are confirmed. Be sure to check back throughout the build-up to the Games and follow along on our socials as more members of the University of Birmingham family secure their place in Glasgow.
Congratulations to all those selected so far—we look forward to following your journeys and cheering you on every step of the way!
Athletics & Para Athletics
Abi Pawlett (Student, Wales) – Heptathlon
Didi Okoh (Alumna, England) – F42-44 / F61-64 Discus
Evan Campbell (Jersey) - Decathlon
Imran Rahman (Alumnus, Bangladesh) – 100m
Issy Boffey (Alumna, Wales) – 800m
James Gormley (Alumnus, Northern Ireland) - 1500m
Jake Minshull (Student, England) – 400m Hurdles
Kimani Jack (Alumnus, England) – High Jump
Kristian Imroth (Alumnus, England) – 3000m Steeplechase
Maddie Down (Student, England) – T38 100m / Long Jump
Poppy Tank (Student, England) – 10,000m
Cycling
Ciara Oliva (Alumna, Wales) – Women’s Track
Judo
Charlie Ayre (Student, England) – 60kg
Lola Hodson (Student, Wales) – 52kg
Ben Levy (Student, England) – 73kg
Summer Shaw (Alumna, Scotland) – 48kg
Nicole Wood (Student, Scotland) – 78kg
Swimming
Ollie Morgan (Alumnus, England) – 50m, 100m & 200m Backstroke
Matthew Deffains (Student, Jersey) – 50m, 100m & 200m Freestyle
Oscar Dodds (Student, Jersey) – 50m, 100m & 200m Backstroke and Breastroke
Netball
Hannah Leighton (Alumna, Scotland)
Evelyn McCagherty (Student, Northern Ireland)
Fran Williams (Alumna, England)
#GoingForGlasgow starts here
Last updated: Wednesday 8 July, 8.36am
