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Anna Hursey Chases Olympic Selection In Saudi Arabia
Anna Hursey will bid to take another big step towards earning selection for the Olympic Games this week when she chases table tennis world ranking points in Saudi Arabia. The 17-year-old Wales and British number one female player broke into the world’s top 100 earlier this year and is currently ranked 97.
Terry Medwin . . . The Welshman Who Opened The Door For Pele And Then Became A Spurs Hero
For 64 years, Terry Medwin was the last Wales player to score at a World Cup. Medwin, who has died at the age of 91, scored the winner in a 2-1 play-off victory over Hungary at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. The goal set up an ultimately unsuccessful quarter-final against eventual champions Brazil – a contest decided by Pele’s first World Cup goal – but Medwin’s place in Welsh football history was secure.
Swansea City’s Wasted Half Season Leaves Them Almost Back Where They Started
It seems appropriate that Swansea City can end their season with an identical record to their current high point, achieved back in October Nothing would more clearly illustrate a wasted few months in the club’s history. If the Swans beat Millwall at home on Saturday - they are 21/20 favourites with DragonBet to do so - they will have gained four wins and a draw from the final five matches of their Championship campaign.
Drovers Skipper Jack Jones Backs Llandovery To Rumble On To Premiership Triumph
Llandovery skipper Jack Jones claims the Drovers have their sights firmly set on retaining their Indigo Premiership title as they head into Saturday’s play-off semi-final showdown against Cardiff at Church Bank (5.15pm kick off). Coach Euros Evans’ men made history by finishing top of the Premiership standings for the first time after running in nine tries to cruise to a 62-13 home win over Bridgend in their final regular league match.
Jak Jones Digs In And Rattles Judd Trump In Crucible Quarter-Final
Jak Jones looks determined to keep flying the flag for Wales deep into the second week at the World Snooker Championship. The Welsh star ensured it was a tense session for Judd Trump in their quarter-final at The Crucible in Sheffield after they finished level at 8-8 overnight.
At 366yards, Has Matt Underwood Managed The Longest Hole-In-One In Wales?
A Welsh golfer is trying to find out if he has achieved the longest hole-in-one in Wales, after sinking his tee shot on a 366 yard par 4.
Dai Flanagan Backs Solomone Funaki To Be A Big Hit At Dragons
Tonga back row forward Solomone Funaki has been backed by Dragons coach Dai Flanagan to make a big impact at Rodney Parade next season. The 30-year-old – who can operate across the back row – will make the move to Newport this summer from Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby.
Geraint Thomas Vows To 'Take On' The Giro D'Italia As He Looks To Finally Be Pretty In Pink
Geraint Thomas has vowed to 'take on' the Giro d'Italia when the opening Grand Tour of the season starts in Milan on Saturday.
Last Ditch Win Should Not Disguise Major Tactical And Skills Issues For Wales
It's been a difficult Women’s Six Nations for Wales captain Hannah Jones and her squad with four losses, one victory and a wooden spoon.
But they did salvage pride against the backdrop of their biggest ever home crowd at the Principality Stadium. Over 10,00- supporters spurred the team on to victory in the final five minutes against a very competent Italian team.
Harry Watkins Bounces Back From Adversity To Land Welsh Open Title
Royal Porthcawl’s Harry Watkins has bounced back from years of injury to win the Welsh Men’s Open Stroke Play Championship,
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Welsh Gymnastics Trio Enjoy Successful European Youth Olympic Festival
Welsh artistic gymnasts Ellie Lewis, Jemima Taylor and Alex Niscoveanu all returned home from Slovenia with medals in their luggage after representing Team GB at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Maribor. Niscoveanu, 17, who hails from Penarth and trains at South Essex, won Team gold alongside Jonas Rushworth... Read More
Welsh Trio Get Set For European Youth Olympic Festival
Three Welsh gymnasts have been selected as part of Team GB for this summer’s European Youth Olympic Festival in Maribor, Slovenia. Women’s artistic duo Ellie Lewis and Jemima Taylor, along with men’s star Alex Niscoveanu are among six British gymnasts in a 39-strong team who will compete in the 17th... Read More
FAW Appoint Female Chair And Two New Directors To Board
The Football Association of Wales have announced the appointment of three independent non-executive directors to the board, including a first female chair. The appointments – including that of Alys Carlton as the new chair, replacing outgoing chair, Steve Dalton - were confirmed at a meeting of the FAW shareholders on... Read More
Ruby Evans, Poppy-Grace Stickler And Joe Cemlyn-Jones Earn Welsh Medal Rush At British Championships
Welsh gymnasts Ruby Evans and Poppy-Grace Stickler proved they belong at the elite end of the sport at senior level with stunning performances at the British Championships. Evans is the new British senior women’s vault champion while Stickler became a double British medallist on floor on the final day of... Read More
Welsh Teenage Trio Make GB Gymnastics Senior Squad In Debut Year Ahead Of Commonwealth Games
A trio of Welsh gymnasts bidding to reach the Commonwealth Games this summer have all been named in the Great Britain women’s artistic senior squad for 2022. Jea Maracha, Mali Morgan and Poppy Stickler are in the 15-strong British women’s senior squad. It follows the Cardiff trio’s performances at the... Read More
Emil Barber Aiming To Prove He's A Cut Above The Rest At British Championships
Emil Barber is looking to take the momentum gained from his performances at the Welsh Artistic Championships into the upcoming British Championships in Liverpool. The 21-year-old Swansea artistic gymnast finished third in the men’s senior all-around event at the Welsh event in Cardiff at the end of last month, as... Read More
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