Sports e-Newlsetter December 2008 

 

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Welcome to the December issue of the WSA sports e-newsletter, giving you a flavour of some of the recent sporting activities and achievements in Wales.

Threat Facing Wales' Gymnastics Team for The 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games

 

Gymnastics in Wales is coming along leaps and bounds at present but next month a decision is going to be made which will be none of their making yet looks likely to seriously effect their 2010 Commonwealth Games medal chances.  Full story

Brian Davies - The Man Who has to Nurture Wales' Olympic Future Stars

 

It is never too early to start planning for the next major event and, when it is the Olympic Games, even four years is not soon enough.  Full story

Coach of the Year Pye Takes a Slice of the Paralympic Glory

 

Leading Welsh swim coach Dave Haller had one thing to say to Billy Pye on his way to this year's Coach of the Year awards in Cardiff.  Pye revealed: "Dave sent me a text saying 'If you win it, enjoy your time - because I'm winning it again next year!"  Full story

Hockey is Going Places In Wales

 

Welsh hockey think they have a 'pretty good' chance of reaching their own version of the Champions League next year.  Full Story

Adams Upgraded to Youngest Eighth Dan


Welsh coach Neil Adams has won a few things in his long career within judo but has become the youngest man to be awarded one of the sports biggest honours - at 48!  Full story

Crusaders Kick-Off Super League Against the World Champions

 

Matches do not come any bigger than playing the world champions in serious competition - and that is exactly what is facing the Celtic Crusaders on February 6 next year.  Full story

How an E-Mail has Taken Gwent's Chris Gowell to a Dream Deal at Michael Johnson's University


It is surprising where a speculative e-mail can get you.  For Newport middle-distance ace Chris Gowell, it has turned into a dream move to the United States and a place at one of the world's leading athletics universities.  Full story

Thie Wants to Remain Unbeaten on Nos Galan's 50th Anniversary

Athlete James Thie will be swapping the heat of the Middle East for the cold of the Welsh Valleys this month as he aims to continue his unbeaten streak and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Nos Galan Run with victory.  Full story

Could Paralympian Cundy Represent Wales at the Able-Bodied Commonwealth Games?

 

Welsh Paralympic hero Jody Cundy believes it will not be long before he is racing alongside able bodied riders in competition.  Full story

Melia Family are Fighting for their Grandchildren's Rights

 

One of Wales' brightest sporting prospects is facing an extraordinary battle to allow his children to represent their country.  Full story

 

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