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Cardiff Met SCRAM Student Dan Pitt Ready to Carry Wales and the Archers into Glasgow 2026
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

Damian Burgess
Jul 93 min read


Before the Medals Comes the Preparation: Dai Watts Supports Wales’ Boxers in Tenerife
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

Damian Burgess
Jul 12 min read


Unbeaten Pro Boxer Taylor Bevan Eyes Commonwealth Gold After Perfect Start to Professional Career
Welsh boxer Taylor Bevan continues his rapid rise in the professional ranks, maintaining a flawless 7–0 record since turning professional in October 2024 , while preparing to return to the amateur scene for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow . Bevan, who trains at Cardiff Metropolitan University, with the TASS Team has completed all of his strength and conditioning work at the university’s Athlete Performance Centre (APC) under the guidance of Dai Watts , training thr

Gareth Walters
Dec 17, 20252 min read
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