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Swimming at Cardiff Met Sport
Swimming at Cardiff Met Sport supports both performance and participation swimmers across a range of abilities. The programme focuses on technical development, fitness, and competition while providing an inclusive and supportive training environment. For more club info click here
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Welsh Government Announces National School Swimming and Water Safety Programme
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


Cardiff Met Swimathon 2026 Makes a Splash for Project Zambia
Cardiff Met’s Learn to Swim swimmers turned February into a month of big lengths, big smiles, and even bigger impact. Across three lively evenings on 24th, 26th and 28th February, the annual Cardiff Met Swimathon powered its way to a record-breaking total of £2,100 for Project Zambia : the highest amount raised since the event began three years ago. And yes, it absolutely smashed last year’s £1,800 milestone. A Pool Full of Community Spirit If you were anywhere near the Cynco


BUCS Long Course 2026: Grit, Speed and Standout Swims in a Testing Three Days
From 13 to 15 February, our Swimming Club took to the water at the BUCS Long Course Championships, facing three intense days of racing against the best university swimmers in the country. The results tell a story of resilience, learning, and flashes of real quality that show exactly where this squad is heading. Overall, the team finished 41st, with the men placing 34th and scoring 11 points. While the rankings do not fully reflect the effort on display, the meet delivered val
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From Archer to Commonwealth medallist: Funmi Oduwaiye reflects on Glasgow silver
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


New Week of Summer Sport Begins at Cardiff Met
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


"I wouldn't be where I am without Met": Libi Phillips and Will Bishop reflect on historic Glasgow campaign
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
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