Commonwealth Games

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 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

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

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

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

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

Team Wales netballer and Cardiff Met alumna Phillipa Yarranton has spoken about the pride, resilience and lasting relationships behind her journey from student-athlete to the international stage. Photo by Carl Robertson, Fathema interviewing Phillipa at Cardiff Met x Team Wales event Speaking at Cardiff Met as part of the Team Wales build-up, Yarranton described the day as a special moment, both personally and for everyone involved. “I feel super proud,” said Yarranton. “The

As the iconic King’s Baton made its entry into Cardiff, the countdown to Glasgow 2026 truly began for Welsh sport. Led by Chef de Mission Gethin Jones, the event showcased the 114 athletes representing Team Wales in Glasgow; a squad that beautifully balances raw talent and elite experience, including 22 para-athletes and 14 returning medallists. As the baton now winds its way toward Scotland, these athletes carry not just a message from the King, but the hopes of a nation eag

For Team Wales Chef de Mission Gethin Jones, the road to Glasgow 2026 has been years in the making. Gethin Jones pictured with Suzy Drane, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and President of Team Wales Helen Phillips MBE But despite months of planning, athlete selections and preparations behind the scenes, it was the King's Baton Relay event at Cardiff Met that finally made the upcoming Commonwealth Games feel real. Jones was among those welcoming athletes, partners and supporters

Cardiff Met-connected athletes, alumni and staff have been confirmed among the wider Team Wales squad for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking another proud moment for the university’s sporting community. Team Wales has announced 114 athletes for the Games, which will take place from 23 July to 2 August 2026. The Welsh team will compete across 10 sports, including athletics and para athletics, swimming and para swimming, track cycling and para track cycling, gymnastic

The 2025 World Indoor Champion and current European and UK Indoor 60m champion, Jeremiah Azu, is no longer a promising sprinter, he is a proven one. The former Cardiff Met student has moved into the highest level of British and international sprinting, and his recent form has only reinforced that status. 2025 was a breakthrough year, launching Azu into becoming one of the standout names in Welsh Athletics. He also broke new ground in 2024 by becoming the first Welsh athlete t

Cardiff Metropolitan University will play a central role in the opening day of the King’s Baton Relay in Wales, as the Baton arrives on campus for the official Team Wales media event ahead of Glasgow 2026. Taking place on Friday 19 June, the visit will see Cardiff Met welcome Team Wales, athletes, media and invited guests to Cyncoed Campus for one of the most significant moments in the build-up to next summer’s Commonwealth Games. The event will include the formal welcome of

Former Cardiff Met student, Millie Carter, has a journey that reflects how impactful a university netball environment can be. Versatile defender, Carter, made her Welsh debut as a talented youngster when representing Wales at U17 level and later captained the U21 Welsh team at the European Championship. But it was through the Archers programme at Cardiff Met, juggling a degree in Sport conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (SCRAM) with high-level competition, where Cart

Adele Nicoll has never been an athlete fulfilled with taking the obvious route. The former Cardiff Met student first established a reputation in athletics, developing as a shot putter while studying at the university and building the power, technique and competitive edge that would later help her become a multiple-time British champion. Before then, her sporting career took an unexpected turn when videos of her impressive training regime caught the attention of the British Bo

Cardiff Met’s basketball community played a prominent role for Wales at the Commonwealth Games 3x3 qualification tournament in Manchester, as the women’s side reached the final and the men’s team produced a positive campaign against strong Home Nations opposition. The two-day event, held at the National Basketball Performance Centre, featured England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man, with Scotland already qualified for Glasgow 2026 as host nation. England ultima

20-year-old centre Rhys Cornelius is one of the current Cardiff Met students involved in the wider Wales men’s 3x3 basketball picture as the build-up to Glasgow 2026 gathers pace. Born in Pontypridd and now competing within the Cardiff Met Archers programme, Cornelius is developing in an environment that has become a strong part of the game in Wales. Having started his basketball career with Pontypridd Panthers and Tonyrefail Tigers, he credits the university’s basketball set

Cardiff Metropolitan University students and graduates are helping shape the look and identity of Team Wales ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with creative work spanning athlete leisurewear, pin badges and the King’s Baton Relay. Students from Cardiff Met’s BA (Hons) Fashion Design degree have been working with Team Wales and Specialist Sports to design the adidas leisurewear kit that will be worn by Welsh athletes and team members at next summer’s Games. Special