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Aussies, Ozzy, Sun, Fun And Some Golden Memories For Team Wales . . . Thank You, Brum!
The final medal has been awarded, the last anthem played, and some of the temporary venues are already being dismantled. The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is over and it's on to Victoria, Australia in four year's time. Owen Morgan reflects on what he has seen. Birmingham, you were absolutely bostin'!
From the weather to the welcome . . . with a huge dollop of world class sport in between.
Charlotte Carey And Anna Hursey Complete Four Year Journey By Climbing The Podium For Wales
BIRMINGHAM - Comments from Charlotte CAREY (WAL) and Anna HURSEY (WAL) after they beat WONG Xin Ru (SGP) and ZHOU Jingyi (SGP) in the women's doubles bronze medal match at The NEC on Monday.
Charlotte CAREY (WAL) - bronze
Golden Ioan Will Take A Break . . . Then Set His Sights For Paris Olympics
BIRMINGHAM - Comments from Ioan CROFT (WAL) after beating Stephen ZIMBA (ZAM) in the men's welterweight gold medal bout on points at The NEC on Sunday.
Ioan CROFT (WAL) - gold
Gemma Frizelle Soothes Aching Back With Golden Glow For Wales
BIRMINGHAM - Comments from Gemma FRIZELLE (WAL) after winning gold in the hoop final at Arena Birmingham on Saturday.
Gemma FRIZELLE (WAL) - gold
On her mum getting emotional as she was interviewed in the crowd after her gold medal performance:
“I’m not surprised as she is a very emotional person. She has been through this journey with me so she knows the struggles I have had to go through."
Geraint Thomas Admits He Was Too Hot To Handle . . . Even By Himself
BIRMINGHAM - Comments from Geraint THOMAS (WAL) after taking bronze in the men’s individual time trial at West Park on Thursday.
Geraint THOMAS (WAL) - bronze
Harry Corish
Aled Sion Davies Praises The Integration Of Para and Able Bodied Sport . . . As Team Wales Enjoy Successful Commonwealth Games
By Harry Corish
Wales' greatest male track and field para athlete, Aled Sion Davies, has labelled the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games a fantastic success for integrating para and able bodied sport together as the Games draws to a close tonight with the closing ceremony.
Davies, who won yet another gold in... Read More
Sevens Heaven? Not In Wales Any More . . . And It Could Get Much Worse
By Stuart Taylor
"Whoever is in charge of our sevens operation, including player selection, is out of his depth and needs replacing ASAP. If we accept this mediocrity and the hammerings that go with it, we should forget it and use the money elsewhere," raged a disgruntled rugby fan on social... Read More
Rosie Eccles Goes One Better . . . Winning Commonwealth Games Gold In Emphatic Fashion
BIRMINGHAM - Comments from gold medallist Rosie ECCLES (WAL) after she beat Kaye Frances SCOTT (AUS) in the women’s light middleweight final at The NEC on Sunday.
Rosie ECCLES (WAL) - gold
On winning gold:
“I’ve had a few bad decisions go against me in the past, so I didn’t want to leave... Read More
Joshua Stacey Wins Gold After A Back And Forth Final Against Lin Ma
BIRMINGHAM - Comments from Joshua STACEY (WAL) after he won gold by beating Lin MA (AUS) 3-2 in the men's singles classes 8-10 at The NEC on Sunday.
Joshua STACEY (WAL) - gold
On winning the gold medal:
"I managed to turn it around, and I'm glad. Me and Josh [MORGAN (WAL) -... Read More
Joel Makin Makes History By Winning Silver In The Men's Singles Event . . . And He Hopes His Performances Can Help The Next Generation Believe
By Harry Corish
Joel Makin made history, becoming the first Welsh person to reach the squash final at the Commonwealth Games.
Makin was defeated 3-2 against world number two Paul Coll from New Zealand. Makin went 4-0 up in the first set of the match. The 27-year-old from Abadere was clearly in... Read More
Double Podium For Aled Sion Davies And Harrison Walsh As The Discus Throwers Put Wales On Top
BIRMINGHAM – Comments from Aled DAVIES (WAL) after winning gold in the men’s discus F42-44/61-64 at the Alexander Stadium on Wednesday.
Aled DAVIES (WAL) – gold
On finally winning gold after winning silver at Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games:
“This a special one. I didn’t think I’d get another chance to represent Wales after... Read More
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