Just two weeks after retaining her World Taekwondo Federation Junior World Championship title, Blackwood teenager Lauren Williams has been named as Young Sportswoman of the Year at the Wales Sport Awards.
Category: Sport
Rugby Union: Bargoed one point off Premiership bottom after defeat to champions
Bargoed remain one point off the bottom of the Principality Premiership table after falling at the last hurdle in defeat to reigning champions Ebbw Vale.
Taekwondo: Blackwood teenage star retains title in style with fine championship display
Blackwood teenager Lauren Williams has capped off a stunning year in the sport after retaining her title at the World Taekwondo Federation’s (WTF) Junior World Championships in Canada.
Tennis: “Use Murray’s success story to offer kids from disadvantaged areas a shot at the sport”, says organisation founder
The head of a voluntary tennis organisation has called on the sport’s governing body to capitalise on the recent successes of Andy Murray.
Gymnastics: Gold medals for Crumlin competitors
Eight youngsters from the Crumlin-based Valleys Gymnastics Academy have played their part in helping Wales to success at a national tournament.
Golf: Local golfer misses out on grand final spot
An amateur golfer from Bargoed has missed out on an expenses-paid trip of a lifetime to Morocco after falling just short of the required score.
Football: Trethomas Bluebirds in deserved win over Treharris
Trethomas Bluebirds got back to winning ways in the Welsh League Division 3 as they beat Treharris 3-0 at the Bridgefield on Friday October 28.
Rugby Union: Dramatic finish as penalty try hands Keys win over Bargoed
They say that winning is a habit, but it’s not a habit that Bargoed have developed in the Principality Premiership, after they fell to a late penalty try at home to Cross Keys.
Rugby Union: Half-time deficit too great for Bedwas
“An opportunity missed”, lamented Bedwas head coach Steve Law after watching his side lose to Carmarthen on Saturday November 5, a result which moved Quins to within a point of fourth-placed Bedwas.
Caerphilly cyclist scoops annual Welsh Cycling prize at awards ceremony
A cyclist from Caerphilly is signing off the year in style after winning a Welsh Cycling award.