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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 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

Our team was proud to join Cardiff Children's Services at Cardiff's Play Day event last week, celebrating the power of play and helping families discover new ways to stay active outdoors throughout the summer. The event provided a fantastic opportunity to launch and promote our new Explore the Outdoors resource, designed to give families simple, accessible ideas for enjoying outdoor spaces together. To support this, we prepared 150 activity bags containing free equipment, a p

Children across Wales are set to benefit from increased opportunities to learn essential swimming and water safety skills following the Welsh Government's announcement of a new national programme, Nofio Ysgol, which will begin rolling out from September 2026. The new initiative will provide primary school pupils with access to structured swimming and water safety lessons, helping more young people develop confidence in and around water while learning life-saving skills. The p

As the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games drew to a close, athletes, volunteers and members of the Commonwealth Sport family gathered in Glasgow city centre for a special celebration looking ahead to the next chapter of the Games. The event marked the official transition towards the Amdavad 2030 Commonwealth Games, which will also celebrate the centenary of the Commonwealth Games. A spectacular display of colourful kites filled the city skyline, symbolising hope, unity and the j

Cardiff Met-connected athletes enjoyed one of their finest days of Glasgow 2026, winning gold and silver in the discus, securing a guaranteed boxing medal and recording several outstanding top-five performances. Two golds among Team Wales' Day 6 medal haul came through athletes with Cardiff Met connections, while defending boxing champion Rosie Eccles ensured that another medal will follow after progressing to the semi-finals. Davies successfully defends Commonwealth title Al

With the school summer holidays now underway, Cardiff Met Sport is preparing to welcome hundreds of young people to Cyncoed Campus for a packed programme of junior sports camps throughout August. BOOK NOW From athletics and basketball to football, gymnastics, swimming and tennis, the programme offers children and young people opportunities to stay active, develop their skills and enjoy their chosen sport in a welcoming environment. The camps cater for a wide range of ages and

Jeremiah Azu finished fifth in the Commonwealth Games men's 100m final, Ellie Bowen produced a personal best in the F57 shot put, Dan Pitt advanced to the boxing quarter-finals and Cardiff Met's netball connections helped Wales secure their first victory of Glasgow 2026, during another busy two days of competition. Cardiff Met athletes, alumni and Archers players continued their Glasgow 2026 campaigns across athletics, para athletics, boxing, swimming, netball and 3x3 wheelch

Cardiff Met Sport TV has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading university sports broadcasters after winning the prestigious Digital Engagement Award at the 2026 BUCS Awards. Presented at Durham University, the annual BUCS Awards celebrate the very best of university sport, recognising outstanding athletes, coaches, institutions, programmes and campaigns from across the UK. With more than 165 universities competing for a limited number of national awards, Cardiff Met Spor

Cardiff Metropolitan University Boat Club produced a record-breaking performance at the British Rowing Championships in Nottingham, returning to Wales with four medals and two championship course records. A squad of 12 Cardiff Met students travelled to the Championships hoping to build on the club's recent success at Henley Women's Regatta and raise the programme's profile on the national stage. The Archers delivered, winning three golds and one silver, believed to be the clu