WELSH WRESTLING ASSOCIATION - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Lead Safeguarding Officer
Barry started wrestling in his teenage years and after winning several Northern Ireland and Irish titles he went on to represent the country at international level. Barry was the Northern Ireland wrestling coach at the XXI Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast, Australia 2018. Barry is currently the Safeguarding & Compliance Case Manager at the Rugby Football League (RFL)
Ian started wrestling in his early twenties, he competed for around 15 years then decided to take up refereeing. In 2001, Ian qualified as a UWW Level 3 official and has officiated at numerous international tournaments inc. the XXI Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast, Australia 2018. He was the Technical Operations Manager for wrestling at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, and is secretary for the Commonwealth Wrestling Committee
Mark Charig
Chair of the Welsh Wrestling Association
Welsh Representative on the BWA Home Nations "Stronger Together" Committee
A keen wrestling fan who is also qualified as a 1st Dan in judo
A former Commonwealth Games athlete who has represented Wales in Wrestling, Judo and Weightlifting in addition to 87 caps for Wales at Rugby Union (scoring a record 64 tries) Non will be commentating for the BBC at Birmingham 2022 and is hoping to bring wrestling to a wide and varied audience
With over 25 years experience in wrestling, Sue and her husband Alan founded the Welsh Wrestling Association in 2006. Sue remains passionate about the sport and works tirelessly to create a legacy for future generations. Sue is determined that Welsh Wrestling should remain a force to be reckoned with.