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Rob Davies Plots Route To LA 2028. . . But Admits He Needs To Ask Mrs. Davies
Rob Davies was overjoyed to be back on the Paralympic podium after winning silver at Paris 2024, eight years after his first medal. The table tennis player last competed at a Paralympic Games in Rio and won men's singles class one gold but was unable to defend his title at Tokyo 2020 after he was side-lined with a shoulder injury.
Craig Bellamy Era Starts Goalless But Certainly Not Pointless
Wales began the Craig Bellamy era with a 0-0 Nations League draw against 10-man Turkey in Cardiff. New boss Bellamy did not get the victory he would have craved at kick-off but it was a positive performance from Wales against opponents who reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 this summer.
Welsh Rugby Is Back On Saturday . . . As The Admiral Premiership Returns
Welsh rugby is back. It may not be a big fanfare opening as the regions and also the clubs involved in the new Super Rygbi Cymru are still in their summer slumber, but the third tier of the sport awakens this weekend.
Stevie Williams Pays Tribute To The Team That Has Helped Him Lead Tour Of Britain
Stevie Williams paid tribute to his teammates after he rode to a back-to-back victories at the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain. The Welshman rider took his second stage win of the race to extend his lead at the top of the general classification.
Aaron Ramsey Insists He Can Still Deliver For Wales Despite Euro Play-Off Snub
Aaron Ramsey has insisted he never thought about stepping away from international football after the setback of failing to qualify for Euro 2024. Instead, the Wales captain has confirmed he aims to keep playing until the 2026 World Cup.
Olivia Breen Will Look To The Future After Painful Paralympic Near Miss
Olivia Breen took a fourth-place finish on the chin after she was cruelly pipped to a second consecutive long jump Paralympic bronze. The 28-year-old from Wales jumped a distance of 4.99m in Paris, the exact same as Columbia's Karen Palomeque Moreno.
Strap In and Hold On . . . The Craig Bellamy Ride Starts Here
Craig Bellamy has always talked a good game, which is why as a player he was just as watchable off the field as on it. It’s no surprise, then, that in the lead-in to his first match as Wales manager, the former striker has proved entertaining as well as illuminating.
Rob Davies Powers His Way Into Another Paralympic Final And Says: “It’s Awesome!”
Rob Davies described his securing of another Paralympic final as “awesome” as he made his way into the gold medal showdown of the men’s class 1 singles final of the Para Table Tennis in Paris. The Welsh star – Paralympic champion in 2016 - produced another great performance to reach the final for Great Britain.
Harry Wilson Insists Wales Will Seek Revenge Against Turkey For Euros Exit
Harry Wilson believes Wales have a score to settle with Turkey after missing out on Euro 2024. Wales finished behind group winners Turkey and Croatia in Euro 2024 qualifying, forcing them down the play-off route where they eventually succumbed to Poland on penalties.
Beaten David Smith Calls For More Teams In UK To Raise Boccia Standards
David Smith has urged more investment into British boccia after he suffered defeat in the mixed team quarter-finals at Paris 2024. Having already failed to defend his title in the singles - and losing out on a medal to long-time rival Muhamad Syafa the Swansea-based athlete was unable to get revenge as he, Kayleigh Haggo and Claire Taggart lost to Indonesia in a tie-break.
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Non Stanford Bows Out Noisily . . . As She Shocks Herself To Become European Champion In Final International Race
Non Stanford has admitted she surprised herself when she brought the curtain down on her brilliant international triathlon career by becoming European champion. Wales’ biggest name in the sport went out in a blaze of glory at the weekend, by finishing first at Munich’s multi-sports European Championships. A full nine... Read More
Great Scenes At Sutton Park . . . As Wales' Mixed Relay Team Win Silver
BIRMINGHAM - Comments from Welsh triathlon performance coach Luke WATSON (WAL) after Wales took silver in the mixed team relay at Sutton Park on Sunday.
Luke WATSON (WAL) - coach
On the team's performance:
"They were just perfect the whole race. For me, it's the result of years of work as a team,... Read More
The Welsh Metropolitan Elite . . . How Welsh Triathlon And Cardiff Met Are Building The Champions Of Tomorrow
Wales will reap the rewards of an elite triathlon programme in Cardiff – and a sport very much on the up – by the time next year’s Commonwealth Games comes around. That’s the firm conviction of Louis Richards, Welsh Triathlon’s head of performance, who believes a feelgood factor after the... Read More
Non Stanford Overlooked By Great Britain For Tokyo Olympics
Non Stanford’s dream of an Olympic medal next year looks to have been ended after she was left out of the revised Great Britain triathlon squad for Tokyo. Wales’ former world champion has been overlooked for the three places in the women’s team with the three spots going to rivals... Read More
Gower Riders Set For Turbo Charged Centenary Milestone
Gower Riders Cycling Club will soon be celebrating a special milestone. On Sunday 28th June, the club will be holding their 100th virtual turbo session, and have planned a big, five-hour event on that date, to mark their achievement. The sessions, which are delivered by volunteer coaches at the club,... Read More
Non Stanford Set For Early Alarm Call In Tokyo
Non Stanford is going to have to set an early alarm call to make it to the triathlon start line at the Tokyo Olympics after organisers re-scheduled the event. The Welsh former world champion is aiming to make the Great Britain squad for next year’s Games in Japan, but will... Read More
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