Twelve Welsh weightlifters have been picked for next April’s Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast.

The Team Wales squad is made up of six male and six female lifters.

Competing in the men’s categories will be: Seth Casidsid (56kg), Gareth Evans (69kg), Harry Misangyi (85kg), Joshua Parry (94kg), Jordan Sakkas (105kg) and Rhodri West (+105kg).

The women weightlifters heading to the Gold Coast are: Hannah Powell (48kg), Catrin Jones (53kg), Christie Williams (58kg), Faye Pittman (69kg), Laura Hughes (75kg) and Tayla Howe (90kg).

Helen Phillips, Chair of the Commonwealth Games Wales Board said: “Congratulations to all of the weightlifters who have qualified and been selected to represent Team Wales at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

“Being chosen for Team Wales is testament to the athletes’ commitment, passion and dedication also to the excellent support of their coaches, families and national governing bodies. We wish them all the very best with their training for the Gold Coast.”

Simon Roach, Sports Manager of Weightlifting Wales said “I am delighted to see such a strong team selected for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

“The athletes have worked exceptionally hard to achieve selection. They are extremely proud to have the opportunity to represent their country in this forthcoming Games. I wish them every success in their final preparation and at Gold Coast.”

Team Wales weightlifters:

Men
Seth Casidsid, 28, Bangor, Originally from Manila Philippines
Gareth Evans, 31, Holyhead
Harry Misangyi, 20, Hereford (Born), Conwy (Lives)
Joshua Parry
Jordan Sakkas, 18, Cardiff
Rhodri West, 28 Gloucester (Born), Cardiff (Lives)

Women
Tayla Howe, 21, Neath Port Talbot
Laura Hughes, 24, Bedford (Born), St Asaph, Denbighshire (Lives)
Catrin Jones, 18, Bangor
Faye Pittman, 34, Salisbury (Born), Cardiff (Lives)
Hannah Powell, 25, Anglesey
Christie Williams, 25, Aberdare