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Welcome to the March 2009 issue of the WSA e-newsletter, giving you a flavour of some of the recent sporting activities and achievements in Wales.
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Welsh Cities Gear Up for Biggest Multi-Sports Event in 50 Years
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There are less than 200 days left before Wales welcomes thousands of youngsters, athletes, parents, coaches and supporters for the biggest multi-sporting event the Principality has witnessed in half-a-century. Full story
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Gowell Thriving at Michael Johnson's Old University in Texas
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Chris Gowell is hoping that Wales can give him some discretion this year and next so that he can compete at the Commonwealth Games. Full story
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It's a Ton Up For Hughes as he Teams up Again with Partner Lewis
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It was like old times for Welsh badminton duo Martyn Lewis and Matthew Hughes. The pair were forced to end a flourishing men's doubles partnership a year ago when lack of funding and some other matters caused them to go their own ways. Full story
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Producing the Next Generation the Woodroffe Way
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Wales has already produced some outstanding swimmers who are rising to the top of the world stage. Barry's David Davies, the Olympic and Commonwealth Games medalist, has spearheaded the sport in the Principality, while Neath's Tom Haffield and Cardiff's Jemma Lowe are also Olympians in their own right. Full story
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Dale Hopeful That the Welsh Open Will Ride the Recession
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Wales' only world ranking professional event is one of the great survivors in snooker this decade. Just a few weeks ago, Essex man Ali Carter won his first world ranking event at Newport Centre, while no less than six Welsh professionals played on the green baize at the beginning of the seven-day event. Full story
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Hurdler Sharman Vows to Clear the Barriers Towards Olympics
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William Sharman has leapt over a few obstacles in his time - as a sprint hurdler would - but he is looking to overcome some important barriers in the next few years on his way to the Olympics. Full story
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Welsh Youngsters Thrive at Home and in the Far East
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Youngsters rule the roost when it comes to foil fencing in Wales at the moment, with all four finalists being teenagers in this month's Welsh Foil Championships. Full story
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Big Footholds Gained in Wales
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It used to be a sport of native American Indians but Lacrosse is gaining big footholds in Wales. So much so that the national women's team will be aiming for global domination this summer when they travel to Prague and compete in the World Championships. Full story
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How Welsh Ace Jenkins Helping Bring Future Stars in the Valleys to the Table
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If you told somebody that the Rhondda could become as famous for table tennis as it is for producing rugby players, they may look at you in a rather curious way. Full story
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Grand Prix a Major Force at Bringing the World to Wales
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Topclass Welsh sports facilities have been targeted by the most sports-mad country in the world - still three-and-a-half years before everyone arrives in London for the 2012 Paralympics. Full story
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The Backroom Heroes Honing the Next Generation of Welsh Grand Slam Stars
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Results may not have gone Wales' way in the Under-20s Six Nations Championships this season but the underlying view is of a groundswell of latent talent which will be ready for the senior big time soon. Full story
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The Welshman Behind Britain's Golden Push for 2016
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Darren Tudor has gone up in the world from his origins of being a club rider with Cwmcarn Paragon CC. The former Welsh Cycling Talent Team coach is now responsible for the British riders who will take on the mantle from the 2012 Olympic Games men and women and onto the 2016 extravaganza. Full story
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Welsh Students Aim To Bring Back National Title
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Wales’ Students will become the latest to lead the rugby league way for the Principality when they look to become champions of the country in April. Full story
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