Paralympian Liam McGarry confirmed he will miss the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after a bout with sepsis forced him out of competition. The 34‑year‑old powerlifter, a fixture in the para‑lifting circuit, said the illness halted his focus on medals and rankings, turning his priority to recovery and survival.

McGarry’s withdrawal follows a grueling four‑year qualification cycle that culminated in a World Championships appearance last October. He described the loss of a major event as a deep personal blow, noting that athletes invest years for fleeting opportunities. The health scare has shifted his outlook from podium ambitions to regaining full fitness.

Team England’s para‑powerlifting squad will still field six athletes—Matthew Harding, Mark Swan, Louise Sugden, Doaa Shayea, Olivia Broome and Charlotte McGuinness—who now shoulder the weight of representing the nation. McGarry assures fans he intends to return, but his absence reshapes the team’s medal prospects for the July‑August meet.