We are delighted to share the names of the Scottish veteran fencers who have qualified to fence for GB at this year's Veterans World Championship in Bahrain, a massive 16% of the squad. Congratulations to you all.
New age category and team events
For the first time the competition includes an individual event for those aged 40-49. Their inclusion, long awaited, also results in a new team format. With veteran teams (aged 40-49 and 50-59) and grand veteran teams (aged 60 – 69, and 70 +). SF has four fencers who have qualified for the first time.
Selected in the 40-49 category are:
Louisa Dawson, WF
Roz Graham, WF and WS
Paul Stanbridge, MF
Mo Mansoori, MS
World Champions
Our two current world champions have qualified to defend their titles
Georgina Usher, WE 50-59
Sheila Anderson WF 60-69
Selected in the 50-59 category are:
Mike McKay, MF
Nick Mort, MF
Selected in the 60-69 category are:
Hugh Kernohan, ME
Karen Grant, WE
Maggie Tait, WE
Michele Narey WS
Selected in the 70+ category are:
Viv Frith, WS
Sylvia Brown, WS
