Cardiff Metropolitan University student-athlete Romano Franco  has taken a major step in his cricketing career after signing his first rookie contract with Glamorgan County Cricket Club . The SCRaM (Sport, Coaching and Rehabilitation Management)  student has agreed to a full-time, two-year rookie contract , marking a significant milestone as he transitions into the professional game. The deal was officially announced by Glamorgan on 27 January 2026 . Franco, who represents Ca

Cardiff Metropolitan University  is proud to celebrate the selection and recognition of a number of athletes connected to Cardiff Met Sport  who are progressing onto the international stage ahead of the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games . Among those recognised by Team GB  is Adele Nicoll , a former Cardiff Met student, staff member and coach, who has been named as one of ten athletes to watch  ahead of the Games. A national shot put champion, Adele transiti

Kate Martin (Cardiff Council), Ryan David (Cardiff Met), Signe Denyer (Cardiff Met) & Emily Ezard (Legacy Leisure) A Cardiff Met Sport-led collaboration has been recognised with the School Swimming and Water Safety Impact Award, celebrating outstanding contributions to school swimming and water safety across Wales. The award recognises the impact of Nofio Ysgol Caerdydd , a programme driven by Cardiff Met Sport in partnership with schools, leisure providers and local authorit

Fourteen-year-old skateboarder Jowan Joyce-Richards  announced himself as one of Wales’ most exciting young talents after winning gold in the Best Trick category  at the 2026 Skateboard GB Welsh Park & Street Open . The event took place on 17–18 January 2026  at Spit & Sawdust Skatepark in Cardiff  and marked the first major regional skateboarding competition of the year. Featuring both park and street disciplines and a £4,000 prize pool , the Welsh Open attracted competitors

20 weeks of BMX Coaching for pupils of 3 schools in Llanrumney

Badminton athlete Harper Leigh  has been crowned Welsh Senior National Champion , securing his first senior national title at the Welsh Senior Nationals on 1 February 2026 . Leigh, who competes in full-time badminton  and is supported through the TASS programme  in partnership with Badminton Wales , has been training in strength and conditioning at Cardiff Metropolitan University  since December 2023 . His preparation has been overseen by Dai Watts , with Leigh consistently d