Sam Fernando (photo via Sport Excel UK)
Sport Excel UK are delighted to announce the GB Athletics Team selected to represent Great Britain at the 2026 Virtus European Summer Games in Bydgoszcz, Poland, from 3-12 July 2026.
The team brings together a blend of experienced international performers, returning championship athletes and exciting new talent as Great Britain prepares to compete against some of Europe’s leading athletes with intellectual impairment.
And there is a Scottish representation in the right-strong team via the inclusion of Sam Fernando in endurance and Matthew Power in the sprints.
Full team:
Team Events (Final programme to be confirmed)
Ignatius Abebrese (Wandsworth, London) II3: 100m, Long Jump
Martina Barber (Stevenage, Hertfordshire) II1 T/F20: 100m, 200m, Long Jump, Discus, Javelin (Multi-event)
Sam Fernando (Gateside, Fife) II1 T/F20: 5k, 10k, 3k Steeplechase
Declan Manning (Bungay, Suffolk) II1 T/F20: shot, discus, hammer
James McKibbin (Barnstaple, Devon) II1 T/F20: 5k, 10k
Faye Olszowka (Bexleyheath, Kent) II1 T/F20: 100m 200m, 400m
Matthew Power (Edinburgh, Midlothian) II1 T/F20 : 100m, 200m, 400m
Congratulations to Sam and Matthew and their families, coaches and clubs. Good Luck for Poland and also sending our thanks to Liz Power, who is on the Sport Excel Uk staff team for these championships.
Matthew Power at the 2025 EAP Indoor International (photo by Bobby Gavin)
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Matthew Power, Para athletics, Sam Fernando