07/05/2026
Success at the British Youth Championships
Five talented Polwhele fencers qualified for this year’s British Youth Championships—an outstanding achievement in itself. The event, the largest since the pandemic, took place at the England Institute of Sport in Sheffield over the May Bank Holiday weekend and brought together some of the finest young fencers from across the country.
Heading into the competition, our fencers set themselves ambitious goals, and they rose to the challenge magnificently. Each competitor faced tough opposition, showing resilience, determination, and real sporting spirit throughout.
In the Under 12 Boys’ Foil, Will delivered a personal best, winning two rounds of DE and finishing 31st out of 82 fencers. In the Under 12 Girls’ Foil, both Georgina and Elise came up against tough first rounds and then rallied to fence superbly in the DE, securing 32nd and 29th places respectively from a field of 48 competitors. In a highly competitive boys’ event, Henry and Josh also battled hard, finishing 75th and 92nd out of 116.
Every one of our fencers exceeded expectations, overcoming personal challenges and gaining invaluable experience on a national stage. We are incredibly proud of their effort, attitude, and achievements.
