100 days to go to Paralympics21 May 2012On 100 days to go until the Paralympic Games, Tanni Grey Thompson has teamed up with disability sport bosses in Wales to urge sports clubs across the nation to throw open doors to disabled people.
Helen Jenkins: On a mission to inspire18 May 2012For most of us, the prospect of a 1500m swim followed by a 40km bike ride and a 10km run is far from appealing. But for triathlete Helen Jenkins, it’s all in a day’s work!
Sailor Stephen all set for 2012 success18 May 2012It’s hard to for Stephen Thomas to describe how it feels to represent his country. After competing in three Paralympics he should know – and he settles for ‘amazing’.
- Gym doors open for young Dragons17 May 2012
As London 2012 attention turns to the big Paralympic Games milestone, a Powys gymnastics club is proving that budding young stars of all abilities can leap and tumble their way to success.
- Wheelchair basketball club makes difference in Conwy17 May 2012
Conwy Thunder Wheelchair Basketball is the first club of its kind in Conwy and one of four wheelchair basketball clubs in North Wales.
Tanni Grey-Thompson inspires children at Evenlode Primary School's Paralympic sports day16 May 2012Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson was the guest of honour as an Olympic competition for primary schools in Penarth kicked off with a Paralympic sports day at Evenlode Primary School.
Flintshire torch relay fires up 15,000 sporty school pupils27 April 2012With the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay getting ready to ignite sport fever across the nation from 19 May, Flintshire’s own torch relay reached its spectacular finale last week.
London 2012 boost for thriving city sports club24 April 2012Chiselled into the Treboeth landscape, a little known Swansea sports club is showing it can target a new army of members.
100 Days to go to London 2012: Sport Wales to unveil Lottery boosted Community Strategy18 April 2012As the nation celebrates 100 days to go to London 2012, Sport Wales has today published a strategy for community sport in Wales.
Olympic hockey star comes home to inspire youngsters03 April 2012Merthyr Tydfil born Olympic hockey star, Sarah Thomas, took a rare break from her London 2012 preparations to come back to her hometown yesterday to find out more about Hockey Wales’ ambitious plans to develop the next generation of Olympians and grassroots hockey enthusiasts.
World Champion Mark Colbourne has his eyes on London21 February 2012From nearly dying on a west-Wales beach in 2009, Tredegar-born Mark Colbourne is now a world champion paracyclist with eyes on London 2012
Frankie Jones - Rhythm is a dancer08 February 2012Five times British Champion and Commonwealth Games silver medalist, rhythmic gymnast Frankie Jones will be Great Britain’s sole rhythmic competitor at the London 2012 Olympics.
School sport programme unearths potential Olympian10 January 2012A Chepstow Comprehensive School pupil has put herself in the frame to compete at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games, after her talent was spotted at a Sport Wales 5x60 track cycling session run by Monmouthshire County Council.
Wales celebrates 200 days to London 201209 January 2012Wales has much to look forward to from its Team GB athletes, according to one of the country’s top sports leaders, as the UK today (Monday 9 January 2012) celebrates 200 days to go until the grand opening of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
- Coach of the Year Awards 2011 Final Highlights12 December 2011
Once again the Sport Wales Coach of the Year Awards proved to be a highlight of the sporting calendar for the people often behind the scenes of Welsh sport.
- “Don’t let Welsh pupils miss out,” urges McAllister08 December 2011
A top sports administrator in Wales is calling on schools to secure their share of London 2012 tickets so that Welsh pupils get the same chances as those in other parts of the UK.
Malcolm swims 500 miles...06 December 2011On Tuesday 6 December 2011 a local man from Llanrug swam his 500th mile in the swimming pool at Plas Menai National Watersports Centre, supported and cheered on by swimming coach Darren Brame.
Wrexham families find fitness thanks to Community Chest support05 December 2011A cash injection from Sport Wales, in conjunction with Wrexham County Borough Council, is helping families to get fit through sport in the Caia Park Communities First area.
Royal approval for coaches02 December 2011Four coaches who have helped Dai Greene on his path to gold glory have picked up a prestigious UK award.
Schools urged to follow lucky Sarah to London 201201 December 2011A lucky sports fan from Swansea has beaten the odds in her quest to see the biggest show on Earth.
- Sport Wales Statement on Gary Speed28 November 2011
Professor Laura McAllister, Chair of Sport Wales, Welsh Football Trust Board Member and former Wales women's international, pays tribute to Gary Speed.
- Coaches compete for UK titles28 November 2011
A group of outstanding coaches will be leading the Welsh chase for prestigious UK awards.
Welsh kids to benefit from big sporting changes22 November 2011Big changes to the way children in Wales are given the skills to take part in sport is set to hit schools and clubs in 2012.
Sporting poverty gap must be filled says McAllister22 November 2011It is a sad fact of sporting life that areas with a below average household income have below average levels of participation and sports club membership.
Your route to London 201222 November 2011With just 248 days to go until Olympic events kick-off in London, a little bit of London is on its way to Wales.
- News in Brief22 November 2011
- Need inspiration? Look no further than Mark Colbourne22 November 2011
He broke his back in May 2009 in a paragliding accident. Fast forward two and half years and the 41-year-old won silver at the Paracycling World Road Championships.
World champion coach takes Wales title16 November 2011With a world title and record in the bag already this year for his London 2012 hopeful, a disability sport coach has today added the Sport Wales Coach of the Year title to his list of successes.
Football coach scores place in the final of prestigious awards08 November 2011A Mid-Wales football coach, who has been instrumental in developing girls’ football, has made it to the final of the prestigious Sport Wales Coach of the Year Awards 2011.
Inspirational sailing coach steers a course for special recognition award08 November 2011An inspirational sailing coach from North Wales, who bounced back from cancer to continue a love affair with coaching that has lasted nearly 50 years, will receive a special award at the prestigious Sport Wales Coach of the Year Awards 2011.
Kiwi netball coach scores place in prestigious awards finals08 November 2011Welsh Netball's inspirational Kiwi Head Coach has made it through to the final of the prestigious Sport Wales Coach of the Year Awards 2011.
Flintshire student recognised for inspiring thousands of youngsters to try out sport08 November 2011A Flintshire student volunteer, who has inspired thousands of other young people to try out sport, has made it to the final of the prestigious Sport Wales Coach of the Year Awards 2011.
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Inspirational gymnastics coach lands special recognition award08 November 2011An inspirational gymnastics coach from Abertillery, who has spent half his life helping youngsters to launch into the sport, will receive a special award at the prestigious Sport Wales Coach of the Year Awards 2011.
Award winning Llay United scores success amongst local youngsters08 November 2011An award winning Wrexham football team is scoring huge success with hundreds of young footballers across the county after a blockbuster season of achievements.
- New Wrexham weightlifting club gets a lift from Sport Wales08 November 2011
A brand new weightlifting club in Wrexham – the first of its kind in North East Wales - has had a lift thanks to support from Sport Wales.
- GB stars set to race for Welsh titles04 November 2011
A host of Great Britain team swimmers have already confirmed their entry in Wales’ big winter meet.
OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST GERAINT THOMAS INSPIRES WALES’ YOUNG STARS 27 October 2011Welsh cycling ace and Olympic champion, Geraint Thomas, will be make a show stopping appearance in Cardiff, along with the Olympic Torch, to open Wales’ second Young Ambassador Conference at the Swalec Stadium, Glamorgan Cricket Club on Friday 4th November 2011.
- Athlete inspires sporty young volunteers in Denbighshire24 October 2011
An Olympic sprinter came to Denbighshire recently to inspire the next generation of sport leaders at a special event.
- Welsh sport’s latest supporters20 October 2011
Businesses and organisations have teamed up with Sport Wales to show their support for people from the grassroots to high performance.
- Prizefighter claims the cash19 October 2011
A home of top class boxers in Carmarthen is hoping to prove a knock-out venue for more budding young participants.
Laura McAllister’s good luck message for the Welsh rugby team13 October 2011Chair of Sport Wales, Professor Laura McAllister shares a good luck message for Gatland’s warriors.
- Welsh schools urged to secure London 2012 tickets13 October 2011
As people across the World look forward to London 2012, schools in Wales can now guarantee a share of tickets for their pupils.
- Coach of the Finalists 201110 October 2011
The coaches aiming to lift the prestigious national coach of the year titles for 2011 have now been revealed.
- Be First By Facebook07 October 2011
Facebook followers of Sport Wales will be first to find out the finalists in the national Coach of the Year Awards 2011.
- Final call to Welsh sporting public16 September 2011
There is now just a week to go for the people of Wales to nominate their sports coaches and volunteers for a prestigious national award.
- Sport hits the big screen16 September 2011
As the build up to London 2012 gathers racing pace, sporting people and clubs in South West Wales will be hitting the big screen.
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Call to nominate Welsh coaching and volunteering heroes19 August 2011From the very best at grassroots to gold medal glory, Sport Wales is on the lookout for the nation’s sporting heroes.
Competition - Win a brand new Play to Learn book set11 August 2011We've just launched new resources to get more kids active and exercising. And you could win some.
- Jackanory and cartoons aim to get children moving09 August 2011
Storytelling and animation are the latest techniques to be used in the bid to get children as young as three hopping, skipping and jumping.
‘OnBoard’ for sailing01 August 2011A new school scheme to get youngsters in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot sailing regularly is already making waves.
Young Ambassador adds polish to volunteering role29 July 2011Maciej Szukala is no ordinary young man. Having moved to Wrexham from his native Poland in 2005, he overcame the language barrier by leaping headlong into volunteering.
Gowers navigates sailors one step closer to London 201229 July 2011Olympic sailing coach, Chris Gowers hopes 2012 success for his sailors will bring more youngsters on board in Wales.
Tom James targets Olympic success to inspire future athletes29 July 2011Gold medal winning rower, Tom James, targets more success at London 2012 to inspire future Welsh athletes.
Thousands take a hike in North Wales11 July 2011Thousands of people are taking a hike and enjoying the beautiful North Wales countryside in the process.
- London 2012 Inspiration Hits Ysgol Bryn Hyfryd 01 July 2011
Schoolchildren from Ruthin have this week marked Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week.
Prestatyn High School pupils take part in Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week29 June 2011School children from Prestatyn High have today marked this year’s Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week.
Darren Campbell to help deliver Welsh medal success28 June 2011Olympic gold and silver medallist Darren Campbell has been appointed to help achieve Welsh medal success at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Soccer at Sandfields goes Latino24 June 2011Mae ffenomenon pêl droed o Dde America wedi cydio yn ysgolion Castell-nedd Port Talbot, yn y gobaith o wella techneg y genhedlaeth nesaf o dalent.
Deadline looms to complete school sport census17 June 2011Welsh sport chiefs are urging schools to push a sports census right to the top of their lists this term.
Schools urged to take the sporting census17 June 2011A sporty sixteen year-old from Olchfa is one of the first in the area to complete a national school sport survey, and is urging pupils in south west Wales to do the same.