Team Wales announce new Athletes Commission

Commonwealth Games Wales today announce the new group of athletes that will be the voice for athletes as Team Wales prepare for Trinbago 2023 and Victoria 2026.

 

13 athletes across 11 sports have been selected as part of the new Athletes Commission (AC). The group will work closely with the Commonwealth Games Board members to give advice and provide feedback on a variety of athlete centered topics.

The successful AC members were appointed following nominations from their respective National Governing Bodies (NGB’s), recommendations from the Nominations Committee and then selected by CGW Board.

The athletes are; Georgia Davies (swimming), Suzy Drane (netball), David Phelps (shooting), Will Roberts (cycling), Ross Owen (Lawn Bowls), Lily Rice (para swimming), Rosie Eccles (boxing), Morgan Jones (para athletics), Jasmine Joyce (rugby sevens), Sarah Jones (hockey), Jacob Edwards (gymnastics) and Anna Hursey (table tennis). Racewalker Bethan Davies will be the Sport Wales representative, following her appointment on the new Sport Wales Athlete Panel. Read More