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BRACE OF BRONZE IN CARDIFF AS GBR MIXED TEAMS DOUBLE UP PODIUM SUCCESS

GBR made an impressive start to the 2026 Para Fencing European Championships in Cardiff, securing two bronze medals on the opening day of competition in the mixed team epee and mixed team foil events.

6th October 2026 – GBR at a glance:

  • Mixed Team Epee: Bronze
  • Mixed Team Foil: Bronze

Medal tally: two bronze

Piers Gilliver's name appears on screen behind him seated in wheelchair fencing epee in hand GBR mask on
Image: Luke Simcock

Paralympians Dimitri Coutya, Justine Moore, Piers Gilliver, and Welsh favourite Gemma Collis represented GBR in the Mixed Team Epee, earning a place on the podium with bronze. After being closely defeated 20-19 by Poland, they brought the competition back against 1st seed Italy, winning 20-17.

Silver medallists Poland faced victors Ukraine in the final, overseen by GBR Pathway referee Jessica Zhang, selected by World Para Fencing to referee in Cardiff.

Oliver Lam-Watson name on screen behind Oliver on fencing piste he raises his fist in victory sitting in wheelchair frame mask on

The mixed team foil saw Oliver Lam-Watson join Coutya, Moore, and Collis, with the team securing a second bronze medal for the hosts. Italy took gold in the foil event, with Hungary claiming silver.

Gemma Collis fencing in Cardiff, leaning in against French opponent, foil in hand with mask on
Image: Luke Simcock

Afterwards, Moore spoke about the team’s achievement:

“For the team, it’s about having the experience. Hopefully the next one we go to we can get a bit better and improve our performances. It’s the first time we’ve competed as a team together, so it’s a new thing.

“We just have to work together and improve for the next time. It’s still been an amazing week overall.”

The mixed team event format involves two female and two male fencers and will feature at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

The competition features a shorter 20-point format, compared with the traditional 45-point team events, designed to create a more dynamic and engaging experience for athletes and spectators.

With athletes from France, Ukraine, Italy, Hungary, Poland, and Great Britain competing in Cardiff, the opening day delivered a strong start for the GBR squad on home soil.

The double bronze success provides early momentum for the British team as the championships continue in the Welsh capital.

Follow the action in Cardiff:

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The event is livestreamed via the World Abilitysport YouTube channel.

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Illustration of a medal

This post is related to the BF 2030 Strategy goal to Deliver GBR success. You can read more about the Strategy here.