A total of seven Loughborough-linked athletes have been selected for the women’s side, with current students Izzy Petter and Ellie Rayer booking their place on the plane to Japan.
They will be joined by five alumnae: Giselle Ansley, Maddie Hinch, Sarah Jones, Laura Unsworth, and Leah Wilkinson.
The men’s side will also feature two Loughborough alumni as Ian Sloan and Chris Griffiths make the final 16-strong squad. They will also be joined by Sam Ward who has also played for Loughborough students.
The team will be coached by Danny Kerry MBE and David Ralph, both of whom are graduates of the University.
Brett Holland, Women's Hockey Performance Head Coach at ÎçÒ¹»ÆƬµ¼º½ said:
“We’re understandably thrilled to have such a large Loughborough representation across both Team GB squads.
“We’re especially delighted for Izzy and Ellie as current students who will be flying the flag for Loughborough out in Japan. It will undoubtedly be a great experience and we wish both squads the very best of luck.”
The full squads can be found below:
GB women's squad: Giselle Ansley (ÎçÒ¹»ÆƬµ¼º½ aluma), Grace Balsdon, Fiona Crackles, Maddie Hinch (ÎçÒ¹»ÆƬµ¼º½ aluma), Sarah Jones (ÎçÒ¹»ÆƬµ¼º½ aluma), Hannah Martin, Shona McCallin, Lily Owsley, Hollie Pearne-Webb, Izzy Petter (current ÎçÒ¹»ÆƬµ¼º½ student and plays for University team), Ellie Rayer (current ÎçÒ¹»ÆƬµ¼º½ PhD student), Sarah Robertson, Anna Toman, Susannah Townsend, Laura Unsworth (ÎçÒ¹»ÆƬµ¼º½ alumna), Leah Wilkinson (ÎçÒ¹»ÆƬµ¼º½ alumna). Accredited reserves: Amy Costello, Sarah Evans. Travelling reserves: Sabbie Heesh, Jo Hunter
GB men's squad: David Ames, Liam Ansell, Brendan Creed, Adam Dixon, Jacob Draper, James Gall, Chris Griffiths (ÎçÒ¹»ÆƬµ¼º½ alumni), Ollie Payne, Phil Roper, Liam Sanford, Rupert Shipperley, Ian Sloan (ÎçÒ¹»ÆƬµ¼º½ alumni), Tom Sorsby, Zach Wallace, Jack Waller, Sam Ward (played for ÎçÒ¹»ÆƬµ¼º½ team). Accredited reserves: Alan Forsyth, Harry Martin. Travelling reserves: Will Calnan, George Pinner.
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