The voice of sport in Wales. Welsh @ChwaraeonCymru
31/07/2026
One more sleep. The Eisteddfod opens tomorrow, 850 years after the first one in Cardigan. We'll be on the Maes all week with The The National Lottery family. Find us next to Y Babell Lên. 😊🤗
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What children experience through sport can have a lasting impact.
Our Wales Netball players reflect on their own journeys, sharing how playing sport from a young age helped them develop confidence, resilience, friendships and a strong sense of belonging.
They share the lessons they learned along the way and why those experiences continue to mean so much to them today.
Wales Netball
Four-hour drives. Tough days. No medals. They were there through it all.
Thomas Walley reflects on the support of his mum and dad, who travelled to competitions, celebrated the small moments and were always there with an arm around the shoulder when things didn’t go his way.
Welsh Athletics Athletau Cymru | Team Wales | Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
30/07/2026
Every young athlete deserves the chance to enjoy their sport, feel supported and reach their potential.
For some young judoka, the pressure to make weight for competition can sometimes mean they aren’t eating or drinking enough to support their training. This can affect their energy, performance and enjoyment of the sport they love.
When Welsh Judo Association noticed some athletes were struggling with low energy, conversations began with Sport Wales, British Judo Association and the other home nations judo bodies to understand the challenges and find a way to support young people better.
Sport Wales, Welsh Judo, British Judo and the other home nations judo bodies have now developed new guidance to help athletes, coaches and parents understand the importance of fuelling well, have positive conversations, and support young judoka to grow, compete and enjoy the sport safely.
Because every sport should be about learning, growing and loving the journey, not worrying about the numbers on the scales.
🔗 Read more: https://sport.wales/stories/helping-young-athletes-judo-make-weight
What makes a great coach?
Our Wales Netball stars share the qualities they think matter most, from making sport enjoyable to creating an environment where children feel supported. 🤝
They talk about the coaches who helped them through the highs and lows of their own sporting journeys.
Wales Netball | Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Every child’s experience in sport is shaped by the environment around them.
Funmi Oduwaiye takes on our blind ranking challenge, considering the things that can help children feel safe, included and confident as they take part in sport.
Welsh Athletics Athletau Cymru | Team Wales | Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
28/07/2026
✨ If at first you don't succeed, try, try again
Ruby Evans refused to give up.
After earlier disappointment, she bounced back to make history as Wales' first-ever Commonwealth Games artistic gymnastics gold medallist!
Such resilience from a young athlete absolutely thriving on the big stage🥇
📸 Team Wales
Welsh Gymnastics | Team Wales | Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
The lessons we learn through sport can stay with us for life. Harrison Walsh reflects on how athletics taught him the importance of preparation, commitment and hard work, skills that helped him both in education and beyond sport. 🤝
Welsh Athletics Athletau Cymru
Being different is your strength. Adele Nicoll reflects on growing up and the importance of having people around you who make you feel accepted and supported. Her message is a reminder that every child should feel they belong in sport and have the confidence to be themselves. Welsh Athletics Athletau Cymru
27/07/2026
Twincredible. 🥉🥉
A special family moment for the Roper twins as both secure bronze medals for - Abigail in the Vault and Emily in the Uneven Bars.
A brilliant achievement and a family memory to treasure. ❤️
Double the medals. Double the celebrations. 🎉
📸 Team Wales