Hogan Lovells awards 12 athletes 2026 Nicholas Cheffings Para Athlete Bursary

The 2026 recipients are:

• Matt Bush, Para Taekwando
• Laurie Williams, Wheelchair Basketball
• Azeem Amir, Blind Football
• Lauren Steadman MBE, Para Triathlon
• Brock Whiston, Para Swimming
• Xander van der Poll, Para Canoe
• Danielle Khan MBE, Pilot – Para Cycling
• Abbie Breakwell, Wheelchair Tennis
• Ryan Henry, Para Table Tennis
• Fabienne André, Para Athletics
• Luke Jamieson, Para Climbing
• Lottie McGuiness, Para Powerlifting

Lottie McGuinness, Paralympian and 2026 bursary recipient commented, “Receiving this bursary means so much to me. It allows me to continue training in an environment that supports my development as an athlete, especially as I prepare for the Commonwealth Games and my fourth World Championships later this year. I am incredibly grateful for the support.”

Hogan Lovells is proud to be a Gold Partner and Official Legal Services Provider to ParalympicsGB and a firm committed to responsible business practices and wider social impact. As a longstanding partner since 2012, Hogan Lovells is pleased to continue its support of the team, helping it to achieve successful performances at every winter and summer Paralympic Games.

UK Managing Partner, Penny Angell, said: “We are very proud of our long and valued partnership with  ParalympicsGB. These twelve athletes demonstrate an exceptional combination of talent, commitment and ambition, and we are delighted to back them as they work towards selection for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. At Hogan Lovells, we are committed to creating positive social impact and it is a privilege to support these athletes on their journey. We look forward to seeing them represent ParalympicsGB in the future.”

For more information on the 2026 recipients click here.