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Category: Sport

Powerlifter eyes gold after taking European silver

Friday, August 26, 2022Friday, August 26, 2022

At the age of 52, Dylan Davies is as determined as ever; setting new records despite career threatening injuries.

Cricket Catch-Up: Promotion still up for grabs for some while relegation still looms for others

Monday, August 22, 2022Monday, August 22, 2022

With the cricket season reaching it’s climax, teams from across Caerphilly County Borough were in action over the weekend – with promotion and relegation still very much on the line across the South East Wales Cricket League.

Shooting for gold: 15-year-old archer targets Olympics

Monday, August 22, 2022Monday, August 22, 2022

Having already represented Wales and Great Britain internationally, Ioan Rees is determined to reach the 2028 Olympics and continue setting new records.

New girls’ league set up in Gwent as participation sky-rockets

Friday, August 19, 2022Friday, August 19, 2022

Girls’ football is growing from strength-to-strength, with the brand new Gwent County Girls League launched to help continue this trend.

Cricket Catch-Up: Sides struggle across South East Wales Cricket League with two games left

Monday, August 15, 2022Monday, August 15, 2022

As the season draws to a conclusion, the pressure proved too much for many Caerphilly County Borough teams as a weekend of upsets proved costly.

How a kickabout in a park turned into one of Wales’ largest girls’ football clubs in just three years

Friday, August 12, 2022Friday, August 12, 2022

In just three years, Caerphilly Dragons Girls FC has grown to become one of the largest girls’ football clubs in Wales; boasting over 200 members across multiple age groups.

Cricket match abandoned after alleged racist abuse

Wednesday, August 10, 2022Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Players from Pontymister and Crosskeys Cricket Club were ordered off the field by their captain who feared for their safety.

Cricket Catch-Up: Handful of games remain as pressure rises

Monday, August 8, 2022Monday, August 8, 2022

In a week where we were promised title charges, relegation scraps, and even an all Caerphilly County Borough affair; the South East Wales Cricket League produced more questions than answers.

Cricket Catch-up: Must win games across the borough as end of season in sight

Tuesday, August 2, 2022Tuesday, August 2, 2022

It was an up and down weekend for cricket clubs across Caerphilly County Borough as four of the seven sides claimed victory in the South East Wales Cricket League.

Aaron Ramsey completes surprise move to French side OGC Nice

Tuesday, August 2, 2022Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Caerphilly-born Wales star Aaron Ramsey has found a new club following his release from Juventus.

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