England team to gain indoor throws experience in Sweden

After the successes of previous years, England Athletics will be returning to Sweden on 7 February for the Växjö Throws International 2026.

A strong team of 15 throwers have been selected to represent their country against athletes from Sweden, Iceland and Norway. The selected young squad have immense potential, and this trip to Sweden provides a vital opportunity for them to test themselves against high-level European competition. The England team is made up of athletes aiming for a spot in the European U18 and U20 World Championships.

The competition, which features indoor javelin and discus events alongside the traditional shot put, offers a unique and rare challenge. It's crucial to provide our talent pathway throwers with international competitions and learning opportunities like this one and the experience gained in Växjö will be invaluable as these athletes look to transition into future international championships.

Team

Men's shot and discus

• Lawson Capes U20M (Peterborough & Nene Valley AC, Lewis Capes)
• Harry Beard U18M (Sheffield & Dearne AC, Greg Beard)
• Olivier Coulibaly U18M (Southampton AC, David Callaway)

U18 Men's discus

• Chukwuma Ononogbu (Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers, Clyde Gordon)
• Moyo Stumpenhusen (Rugby & Northampton AC, Garry Herrington)
  

U18 Men's javelin

• Ned Scott (Winchester AC, Bronwin Carter)
• Ben Clarke (Bury AC, John Conroy)

Women's shot

• Alani Dumbuya U20W (Leigh Harriers and AC, Simon Forster)
• Ellis Thomas U18W (Basildon AC, Mark Chapman)
• Jasmine Nkoso U18W (Herne Hill Harriers, Anthony Mayhew)
• Emilia Adese U18W (Blackheath & Bromley Harriers AC, Phil Hartnett)

U18 Women's discus

Elkie Baker (London Heathside, Neville Thompson)

Bethany Pendlebury (Trafford AC, Mike Martin)

U18 Women's javelin

• Lucy Bull (Swindon Harriers AC, Tony Jackson)
• Molly Mills (Sale Harriers Manchester, Jessica Taylor-Jemmett)

Team Leader Mike Martin said:

"I am delighted to congratulate the throwers selected to represent England at the Växjö International, as well as the personal coaches and support networks who have been instrumental in their development. On a personal note, it is a huge privilege to lead this squad for the first time. I am looking forward to working alongside our excellent team staff to ensure the athletes have the best possible environment to perform."