A Caerphilly teenager is prepared to play the waiting game when it comes to long-term success, after entering weightlifting just 18 months ago.
Category: Sport
Downhill Racing: Caerphilly’s Manon Carpenter announces retirement from sport aged 24
Manon Carpenter has announced her retirement from downhill racing, claiming she’s “become more aware of the consequences of crashing”.
Caerphilly Boxing Club thrives one month after opening its doors
A disused care centre in the heart of Caerphilly town has been given a new lease of life – as a boxing club.
Gymnastics: Further medal success for Crumlin-based gymnastics academy
Gymnasts representing Valleys Gymnastics Academy (VGA) have excelled at a newly introduced discipline, returning from a competition in Caldicot with a haul of medals.
Rugby Union: Bedwas “refuse to be victimised” after Merthyr make move for fly-half
Bedwas have announced they are taking legal advice after becoming embroiled in another dispute with Principality Premiership champions Merthyr over an approach for one of their players.
Rugby Union: Draw for cup competitions are made as Penallta seek third consecutive final
Penallta RFC will launch the defence of their WRU National Plate title against league rivals Risca as they aim to make it three final appearances in as many years.
Rugby Union: Morgan and Rowlands leave Penallta for Premiership side Pontypridd
Pontypridd have announced that Penallta full-back, Lloyd Rowlands, and captain Ross Morgan will be joining their ranks for the new season.
Rugby League’s national call for Caerphilly County Borough youngsters
Two pupils from Caerphilly County Borough have been selected for the Wales Rugby League under-16 squad, with a further two talented youngsters invited to train with the side.
Caerphilly powerlifter returns home with bronze medal from masters competition in Czech Republic
A former bodybuilder who turned to powerlifting is celebrating after returning to his Caerphilly home with a European bronze medal.
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.