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Tony Balmont Obituary & Funeral Details
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Tony Balmont on 10 June 2024 at the age of 84. Tony was born in Penarth where he lived until moving to Llantwit Major in 1975. His foray into athlet...
Weekend Round-Up (7-9 June)
NCAA OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – HAYWARD FIELD, EUGENE, OREGON, JUNE 7 On Friday morning news filtered through of two brilliant performances by Welsh athletes at the hugely prestigious NCCA Finals in Eu...
Team Announcement - Castell Howell International Snowdon Race, Râs Yr Wyddfa 2024
We are pleased to announce the Welsh Representative Team that will competing at the Castell Howell International Snowdon Race, Râs Yr Wyddfa 2024 on 20 July 2024. Athlete Gavin Roberts shared: I a...
Survey Reveals junior parkrun's Wealth of Positive Effects on Young People
Over the month of April 2024, 1800 families were across the UK were asked about their experiences at junior parkrun as part of the first wider Health and Wellbeing Survey. Its findings seek to highlig...
Run with the Wind & Field Events 2 - Round-Up
Aled Davies (Cardiff Athletics) made a triumphant return to Cardiff on Wednesday night after claiming his sixth consecutive World Para Athletics shot put gold medal in Japan last month. The legendary ...
Run With The Wind and Field Events 2 - Preview
Fresh from his medal winning exploits at the World Para Athletics Championships, Harrison Walsh (DSW Para Athletics) is among the entries for Wednesday evening's Welsh Athletics Run With The Wind ...
Weekend Round-Up (1-2 June)
NATIONAL ATHLETICS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP WEST ROUND ONE – SWANSEA, JUNE 1 Teams from Cardiff Athletics, Basingstoke and Mid Hants AC, Yate and District, Yeovil Olympiads and Southampton AC travelled w...
National Volunteer week - Fraser Higginson
The time, energy and committment of those who volunteer in our sport ensure that competitions run smoothly, clubs are run well, and that training and coaching sessions are available. Each year Nationa...
Weekend Round-Up [25-27 May]
WORLD PARA ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS – KOBE, MAY 24 Aled Davies (Cardiff Athletics) a secured a remarkable sixth consecutive F63 shot put title in Japan on Friday. The legendary thrower’s latest vic...
Welsh Athletics Partners with Polytan to Enhance Athletic Facilities in Wales
Welsh Athletics is delighted to announce a three-year partnership with Polytan, a global leader in sports surfacing. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in advancing the quality and a...
Team Announcement - International U18 Mountain Running Cup
We are pleased to announce the Welsh Representative Team that will competing at the International U18 Mountain Running Cup, Montana Palencia Region, Spain on Saturday 22 June 2024. We are delighted...
Jimmy O'Brien Obituary
The death of Jimmy O’Brien on Saturday 18 May was received with great sadness by those of us who knew him as a prolific racer within the Welsh Athletics community in the late 1950’s and through t...
Weekend Round-Up (17-19 May)
WORLD PARA ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS KOBE 24 – MAY 17 & 19 Hollie Arnold (Blackheath and Bromley) was the first of five Welsh athletes to compete at the World Para Athletics Championships in Japan on ...
Loughborough International Round-Up
The annual Loughborough International saw a strong Welsh team produce a number of outstanding performances including a national record and a clutch of personal bests. On a gloriously sunny day in fron...
Team Announcement - Pickering Memorial Throws International 2024
We are pleased to announce the Welsh Representative Team that will be competing at the Pickering Memorial Throws International, Loughborough, England on Monday 27 May 2024. Club Coach Event/Role...
Loughborough International 2024 - 19 May - Preview
A large Welsh team ranging from experienced Great Britain internationals to some of the brightest young talent in the UK has been selected for Sunday’s Loughborough International. The 46-strong sele...
World Para Athletics Championships Preview
The 11th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships will take place in Kobe, Japan from 17 to 24 May 2024. Originally due to be held there in 2021, the event was postponed twice due to the g...
David (Dai) Phillips Obituary
We are very sad to announce that Dai Phillips, Life Member and past Senior Vice President of Welsh Schools Athletics Association, sadly passed away on the 29th April following a short illness. Dai was...
Team Announcement - Loughborough International 2024
We are pleased to announce the Welsh International Team that will be competing at the Loughborough International, Loughborough, England on Sunday 19 May 2024. The team will be captained by Commonwe...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
This week, 13 to 19 May, is Mental Health Awareness Week 2024. We’re supporting our partner Mind Cymru and their #NoMindLeftBehind campaign. Every year, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health...