Team Wales can today confirm that weightlifter Charlotte Whalley has been awarded a Qualification slot (Reallocation) for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The slot has been allocated to Team Wales, binding to Weightlifting and specifically to Charlotte, and to the specific bodyweight category, with Charlotte securing her place in the women’s 63kg competition.

Charlotte becomes the 115th athlete selected to Team Wales for Glasgow 2026, joining the 114 athletes previously announced on Friday June 19th.

The reallocation process ensures that any unused qualification places are awarded to the next highest-ranked eligible athletes who have achieved the required international performance standards.

Gethin Jones, Team Wales Chef de Mission said; “Llongyfarchiadau Charlotte! We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Whalley to Team Wales for Glasgow 2026. Her qualification is thoroughly deserved and is a testament to her consistency, commitment and performances throughout the qualification period.

“Reaching 115 athletes is a significant milestone for Team Wales and demonstrates the strength and depth of talent we have across Welsh sport. We look forward to supporting Charlotte as she makes her debut on the World stage.”

Simon Roach, Chief Operating Officer at Weightlifting Wales added; “Congratulations to Charlotte on gaining selection for Team Wales at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Throughout the qualification period, Charlotte represented Wales with distinction and delivered strong performances at every international opportunity.

The qualification process has been incredibly competitive and, to be in a position to benefit from the final reallocation process, you first have to earn that opportunity. Charlotte certainly did that, achieving the required international standard through her performances, consistency and dedication throughout the qualification period.

Everyone at Weightlifting Wales is incredibly proud of Charlotte, and we look forward to seeing her represent Wales on the Commonwealth stage.”

Team Wales will now continue preparations across all 10 sports as the countdown to Glasgow 2026 continues, with the Games beginning on the 23rd June.

Team Wales – Glasgow 20206

Athletics:

Abigail Pawlett

Adele Nicoll

Aled Davies

Amber Simpson

Ava Lloyd

Bree Cronin

Cari Hughes

Charlotte Henrich

Ellie Bowen

Fumni Oduwaiye

Harrison Walsh

Isabelle Boffey

Jake Heyward

Jeremiah Azu

Justin Davies

Melissa Courtney-Bryant

Olivia Breen

Thomas Walley

Bowls:

Amy Williams

Daniel Salmon

Jamie Jones (Director)

John Wilson (Director)

Julie Thomas

Lauren Gowen

Ross Owen

Steffan James

Boxing:

Connor Williams

Daniel Pitt

Helen Jones

Niamh Brookes

Orlando Holley-Sotomi

Owain Harris-Allen

Rosie Eccles

Track Cycling:

Anna Morris

Carys Lloyd

Ciara Oliva

Emma Finucane

Ioan Hepburn

James Ball

Jessica Roberts

Jonah Jenkins

Lewis Oliva

Lowri Thomas

Matthew Rotherham (Pilot)

Megan Barker

Rhian Edmunds

Rhys Britton

Rory Gravelle

Steffan Lloyd

William Perrett

William Roberts

William Salter

Artistic Gymnastics:

Abigail Roper

Alexander Niscoveanu

Elliot Vernon

Emily Roper

Frances Stone

Henry Lewis

Jacob Edwards

Jemima Taylor

Joe Cemlyn-Jones

Ruby Evans

Judo:

Ashleigh Barnikel

Ben Moore

Holly Devall

Joshua Bell

Joshua Whitehouse

Lola Hodson

Millie Bayliss

Oliver Barrett

Swimming:

Alexandra Bastone

Amy Crowley

Dan Jones

Dylan Broom

Ela Letton-Jones

Harry Milne

Jack Knight

Joshua Inglis

Kieran Bird

Kyle Booth

Lewis Fraser

Matthew Richards

Medi Harris

Meghan Higgs

Meghan Willis

Rebecca Sutton

Rhys Darbey

Rose Williams

Sophie Davies

Theodora Taylor

Tyler Melbourne-Smith

Weightlifting:

Catrin Haf Jones

Charlotte Whalley

Chloe Hood

James Wales

Laura Hughes

Madaline Connelly

Nikole Roberts