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Cardiff Met FC U19s will begin their UEFA Youth League campaign against Luxembourg side FC UNA Strassen after the draw for the 2026/27 Domestic Champions Path was completed in Nyon. The Young Archers have been handed a home tie in the opening leg, scheduled for Wednesday 16 September, before travelling to Luxembourg for the return fixture on Wednesday 14 October. It marks another significant European occasion for Cardiff Met and an opportunity for the club’s young players to

There is something different about a Wednesday at Cyncoed when the BUCS season is in full swing. From early in the morning, campus begins to take on its familiar matchday feel. The Bench gets busier as students and staff queue for a pre-match coffee, Cardiff Met tracksuits and kit bags appear everywhere you look, and team buses begin rolling out of campus as Archers head across the country to compete. Then there is another great Wednesday tradition: the turmoil of trying to f

Running more than 126 kilometres across 24 hours would be a daunting challenge for any athlete. For Connor, the reason for doing it will be waiting for him on the route itself. On Friday 25 September, Connor will begin an extraordinary endurance challenge around Roath Lake and Roath Recreation Ground, running a 5.27km loop every hour, on the hour, for 24 consecutive hours. Starting at 11am on Friday and continuing through the night until the final lap finishes at 10am on Satu

Student talent extends far beyond the track, field and pitches at Cardiff Met. It lives in the click of camera shutters, the pages of sketchbooks, and the laptops of student journalists. The Commonwealth Games 2026 offered a premier stage to connect these diverse skill sets with real-world application. By integrating its own student designers and media creators into the live international event, Cardiff Met provided a powerful platform for emerging talent; an initiative the u

Cardiff Metropolitan University continues to establish itself as one of the leading development pathways for young Welsh basketball players, with a growing number of Wales junior internationals progressing through the university programme and into senior basketball. Sol Minty Walker in action. In recent years, Cardiff Met has become the destination of choice for many of Wales’ brightest prospects, combining high-performance basketball with higher education and providing a cle

Former Cardiff Met student Jeremiah Azu has completed an outstanding European Athletics Championships with a second gold medal, helping Great Britain & Northern Ireland to victory in the inaugural mixed 4x100m relay final in Birmingham. Azu in action earlier in the year at the Commonwealth Games Azu lined up alongside Dina Asher-Smith, Zharnel Hughes and Amy Hunt for the historic first staging of the event at a European Championships, with the British quartet taking gold ahea

Cardiff Met Archer Mac Jones has been named Basketball Wales National League MVP for the 2025/26 season following an outstanding individual campaign. The international student produced a series of exceptional performances throughout the season, establishing himself as one of the competition's leading players and a key figure for the Archers. Jones averaged an impressive 32.6 points per game across the campaign, highlighted by a remarkable 50-point performance in Round 6.

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the latest School Sport Survey, with an incredible 9,249 pupil responses received from across the local authority. Most significantly, this is the first time in eight years that the survey has achieved the minimum response threshold required to produce a local authority report, ensuring that the voices of thousands of young people can help shape the future of sport and physical activity. The survey generated 9,249 pupi

Cardiff's Young Ambassador of the Month for July is Adrianha from Ysgol Glan Morfa. Adrianha has made history as the first Bronze Young Ambassador to receive this award, a fantastic achievement that reflects her dedication, enthusiasm and commitment to supporting physical activity within her school community. Mrs Jenkins praised Adrianha's development throughout the year, saying: "Adrianha is the quieter of the group but has shown a lot of personal growth and has developed a

Former Cardiff Met student Jeremiah Azu has added another major international medal to his collection after claiming silver in the men’s 100m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The Welsh sprinter produced a time of 10.16 seconds at Alexander Stadium on Tuesday night, finishing behind Great Britain teammate Romell Glave, who took the European title in 10.09. Germany’s Owen Ansah completed the podium with bronze in 10.19. For Azu, the result represents an up

Cardiff Met Archers were strongly represented across the Wales squads at the inaugural British Wheelchair Basketball Home Nations competition, with players involved at U14, U18 and Senior level during a successful weekend at the University of Nottingham. The standout result came in the U14 competition, where Lloyd Stonehouse, Romeo Hadley, Immy Nicolai, Joseph Powell and Miller Harris helped Wales claim the championship title. Wales produced an excellent series of performance

Cardiff Metropolitan University welcomed Swim Wales and the Black Swimming Association (BSA) to Cyncoed Campus as the Cardiff Met swimming pool hosted a special water safety event marking World Drowning Prevention Day. The Swim Safe Cymru Pwll sessions brought families together to learn vital water safety knowledge and practical skills designed to help prevent drowning and increase confidence in and around water. Cardiff Met Aquatics supported the event, with swimming teacher

In the heart of Glasgow, at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, is Team Wales House; a home from home and a place where athletes, staff and families come together as one. One special evening at the Team Wales House featured an inspiring panel of incredible women. They shared valuable insights from their journey with the LeadHERship programme, which aims to empower women to reach their full potential. Blending sports insight with business strategy Paving the way for female leaders, t

Cardiff Met FC have made a perfect start to the 2026/27 Novira Cymru Premier season, with back-to-back victories the next test come against Barry Town this Saturday, and it's live on BBC iPlayer. The Archers have taken maximum points from their opening two fixtures, scoring eight goals and conceding just once, as Ryan Jenkins’ side look to build early momentum in the new campaign. Jasper Payne in action for Cardiff Met FC Cardiff Met began the season in emphatic fashion at Cy

Former Cardiff Met Archers basketball player Funmi Oduwaiye has reflected on the hard work, sacrifices and support behind her silver medal-winning performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Cardiff para-athlete secured silver for Wales in the women’s F44 discus throw, adding a first major senior medal to a sporting journey that began at Cardiff Met many years before her transition into para-athletics. Oduwaiye joined Cardiff Met Archers at the age of 11 and spent

The summer holidays continue at Cardiff Met from Monday 10 August, with another packed programme of junior sport camps offering young people the opportunity to stay active, develop their skills and enjoy sport. BOOK NOW Football, swimming, tennis, basketball and hockey sessions are all taking place over the coming weeks, with options available for different ages, experience levels and interests. Places remain available across a number of the camps, although families are encou

Cardiff Met students Libi Phillips and Will Bishop have praised the University's performance environment and support services after helping Wales make history in 3x3 wheelchair basketball at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Will Bishop in action in Glasgow, photo courtesy of Team Wales Phillips and Bishop were part of the first Welsh women's and men's 3x3 wheelchair basketball teams to compete at a Commonwealth Games. Both squads recorded memorable victories during their

Cardiff Metropolitan University and Cardiff & Met Hockey Club will have a strong presence at the 2026 FIH Hockey Men's World Cup, with ten members of Wales' 20-player squad holding a direct link to the University or club, and only four squad members never having represented Cardiff & Met HC at any point in their playing career. The Cardiff contingent preparing for World Cup action in Test series win v Chile - Photos by Irfon Bennet - irfonbennett.com Nine of the ten current

Cardiff Met alumnus Asa Tribe is continuing his impressive rise in professional cricket as part of a Welsh Fire side challenging near the top of The Hundred men's competition. Photo credit Sam Jones The 22-year-old batter studied Sport Performance Analysis at Cardiff Metropolitan University and progressed through the Cardiff South Wales University Cricket Centre of Excellence before earning his opportunity with Glamorgan. He is now one of the programme's professional graduate

Four medals, a Commonwealth sprint final, personal bests and a historic wheelchair basketball debut. Cardiff Met's students, alumni, staff and sporting community made their presence felt across Glasgow 2026. Across ten days of competition, athletes connected to Cardiff Met competed in athletics, boxing, judo, netball, swimming, weightlifting and 3x3 wheelchair basketball, backed by officials, judges, team staff and a gymnastics reserve. The University's final medal tally: gol