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Cardiff Met Archers wheelchair basketball player and coach Gwynne Walker has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours. Gwynne received the MBE for services to military training and sport, recognising both his work supporting the development of Army recruits and his contribution to wheelchair basketball. The honour celebrates an inspirational journey shaped by resilience, recovery and a determination to create opportunities

Established in January 2026, the Archer Leadership Programme (ALP) was created as the Cardiff Met Sport | Chwaraeon Met Caerdydd response to the Youth Sport Trust Young Ambassadors initiative. Since then, it has already demonstrated the incredible power of student leadership as a vehicle for maximising engagement in and through sport. By recruiting five undergraduate students with diverse experiences, skills and perspectives, the programme has built the foundations of a team

Two-time Winter Olympian and former Cardiff Met athlete Mica Moore has announced her retirement from international bobsleigh, bringing an extraordinary decade-long journey across two sports and two nations to a close. The Cardiff Met graduate shared the news on social media, reflecting on a bobsleigh career that took her from her first talent identification event to two Olympic Winter Games and historic performances for both Great Britain and Jamaica. “For the last 10 years,

Cardiff Met Archers’ Sarah Wagstaff and Laura Shanahan have represented Great Britain at the 13th FIMBA Maxibasketball World Championships in Athens, Greece. Cardiff Met’s Head of Basketball, Wagstaff, and Archers captain Shanahan were among 17 members of the Welsh basketball community selected for Great Britain Masters teams at the tournament. The championships welcomed thousands of players from across the world, competing across a wide range of age categories in one of the

Current Cardiff Met student Dan Pitt says the support of the University has helped him balance life as a full-time athlete and student as he prepares to represent Wales at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Welsh boxer was among the Team Wales athletes attending Kitting Out at the ICC in Newport, where athletes collected their official kit, took part in media activity and continued their final preparations ahead of the Games. For Pitt, the day brought another proud remi

Cardiff Met student Liv Daniels is preparing for a special occasion in her adopted city as Gloucestershire Women get set to face Kent in Cardiff on Sunday 12 July. Photos by Rachel Le Poidevin Daniels, who studies at Cardiff Metropolitan University and the vice captain of Cardiff Met Cricket for the 2026/2027 season, while continuing to develop her cricket with Gloucestershire, will be part of a squad looking to continue a memorable campaign when they take to the field in the

Tennis Wales and Cardiff Met athlete Archie Gray fulfilled a lifelong ambition this week as he competed in the Junior Wimbledon Boys’ Doubles Championships, taking another significant step in his development on one of tennis’ biggest stages. Gray, who trains as part of the Tennis Wales and Cardiff Met joint 14+ National Training Programme, partnered fellow Briton Harrison McElnea in the prestigious junior event at the All England Club. The pair faced a tough opening-round cha

Cardiff Met alumna Ashleigh Barnikel says pulling on the Team Wales kit has made the build-up to Glasgow 2026 feel even more special as she prepares to represent Wales in judo at the Commonwealth Games. Barnikel was among the Welsh athletes attending Team Wales Kitting Out at the ICC in Newport, where athletes collected their official kit, took part in media activity and came together as part of the wider Games squad. For the Welsh judoka, the day was another proud step towar

Cardiff Met’s presence at the Team Wales Kitting Out days is being felt far beyond the athletes preparing to compete at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Suzy Rattenberry-Drane, Chair of the Team Wales Athletes’ Commission and Senior Lecturer in Sport Development at Cardiff Met, spoke proudly about the University’s wider contribution during Kitting Out at the ICC in Newport. While a number of Cardiff Met-connected athletes are preparing to represent Wales this summer, Suzy

The first World Cup I remember was Mexico '86. I’m sitting in my house in Swansea. Des Lynam is presenting. Golden sun scorched colours bursting through the TV, Gary Lineker’s arm in a plaster-cast, England’s players furiously surrounding the referee after Maradona's Hand of God. I remember playing football in Underhill Park in Mumbles that summer and trying to copy the goal Maradona scored against Belgium in the semi-final, the one where he is falling over as he shoots, scor

Bethan Dyke says the Commonwealth Games is “starting to feel real” after joining her Wales netball teammates at Team Wales Kitting Out ahead of Glasgow 2026. The Wales netball captain and Cardiff Met alumna was among the athletes at the ICC in Newport as Team Wales continued preparations for this summer’s Games. For Dyke, the day brought the squad together with staff, athletes from other sports and the wider Team Wales environment, marking another important step towards Glasg

For many athletes, reaching the highest level in one sport is the ultimate goal. For Cardiff Met student-athlete Will Bishop, success has come through excelling across two. Balancing the demands of athletics and wheelchair basketball, Bishop has established himself as one of Cardiff Met's most versatile athletes, with his recent selection for Team Wales' 3x3 wheelchair basketball squad for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games marking another significant milestone in an impress

Cardiff Met student-athlete Elizabeth “Cookie” Cook marked a major milestone in her rugby journey by scoring on her senior international debut for the USA Women’s Eagles at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Cook, who studies Sport and Exercise Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University, came off the bench for the USA in their opening Test against South Africa as part of the Women’s Eagles’ historic two-Test tour. The match ended in a 34-21 victory for the Springbok Women, but for C

Llandaff Fields was buzzing with activity on Sunday afternoon as 92 people took part in a free Barclays Big Tennis Weekend event, delivered by Cardiff Met Tennis. The event formed part of the national Barclays Big Tennis Weekends campaign, an LTA initiative designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to pick up a racket and experience tennis for free at local venues across Great Britain. The programme aims to introduce new players to the sport in a fun, welcoming e

At the special event marking the arrival of the King’s Baton Relay and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Welsh squad announcement, Cardiff Met celebrated another structural milestone: their evolution into “Wales’ Sporting University”. By connecting academic research, elite athletic performance, student-led leadership, and community relationships, the university has built an unmatched ecosystem. To explore what this identity means for the future of the nation, a diverse pane

Cardiff Met’s Head of Strength and Conditioning, Dai Watts, has been supporting the Welsh Boxing Team in Tenerife as preparations continue for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The nine-day training camp, running from 25 June to 3 July, brings together Wales’ Commonwealth Games-bound boxers in an intensive environment designed to sharpen performance ahead of the Games later this month. There is also a further Cardiff Met connection within the squad, Cardiff Met student Dan

Cardiff Met Sport will welcome young players to Archers Arena this August for a series of basketball summer camps, offering children the chance to stay active, build confidence and develop their skills during the school holidays. Book Now The camps are open to children from Reception to Year 6, with sessions running from 09:30 to 12:30 on Tuesday 4 August, Wednesday 5 August and Thursday 6 August. Each day costs £15, with all three sessions available for £45. Wheelchair Baske

Georgia Rowe’s selection for the Wales netball squad ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games is another reminder of the strength and depth of Cardiff Met’s netball pathway. A former Cardiff Metropolitan University student and Cardiff Met Archer, Rowe’s journey reflects the role the university continues to play in supporting athletes who go on to compete at the highest level. Rowe has built an impressive career in elite netball, progressing from her time at Cardiff Met in

Cardiff Met student-athlete Elizabeth “Cookie” Cook has been selected in the USA Women’s Eagles squad for their historic two-Test tour of South Africa this summer. The selection marks another major step in Cooke’s international journey, with the Cardiff Met forward named among the squad travelling to face the Springbok Women in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Cook, who studies Sport and Exercise Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University, is listed by USA Rugby as one of the new

The career path of Harrison Walsh can be viewed as one built on perseverance, adaptation and commitment to excellence in sport. In fact, prior to moving to para athletics, Harrison was firmly on the road towards a professional career in rugby. The young man represented Wales at Under-20 level and played for the Ospreys. However, that dream came crashing down in 2015 when a knee injury led to nerve damage to his foot. However, for Harrison Walsh, that injury did not signal the