A former bodybuilder who turned to powerlifting is celebrating after returning to his Caerphilly home with a European bronze medal.
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Penyrheol boy set to compete at the Kickboxing and Karate World Championships.
A primary school pupil from Penyrheol is travelling to Ireland to compete in the Kickboxing and Karate World Championships.
Gymnastics: Tumbling talent from Caerphilly through to national finals
Overenthusiastic boys are known to take a tumble every now and again, but one 11-year-old’s “natural” ability to twist and flip has secured him a place in a national gymnastics final.
Football: Coach recognised with award for role in promoting grassroots football
A football coach described as “a key cog to our club and players’ development” has been recognised with a Football Association of Wales (FAW) award.
Rugby Union: Preparations underway for new season as fixtures are announced
Clubs across Caerphilly County Borough are in the midst of their pre-season preparations as they gear up for the 2017/18 season launch.
Para Athletics: Arnold breaks world record to take gold medal
Paralympic champion Hollie Arnold struck gold once again with a record-breaking throw in the F46 javelin event at this year’s World Para Athletics Championships.
Rugby Union: Bedwas’ delight as Allen and Hudd sign up
Bedwas have bolstered their already formidable pack with the signing of two physical back-row forwards.
Taekwondo: Lauren Williams vows to learn from late loss
Teenage taekwondo sensation Lauren Williams vowed to learn a valuable lesson after suffering late defeat in her World Championship quarter-final.
Cycling: Caerphilly Cycling Club riders gear up for Velothon Wales following Berlin success
A local cycling club is in the running for a four-figure grant after a group of its riders excelled racing in the hills of Germany last month.
Rugby Union: Principality Premiership’s geographical revamp confirmed by WRU
Wales’ top-flight semi-professional division will undergo a change in format and make-up, after the Welsh Rugby Union confirmed the introduction of geographical groups.