Olympians are ‘an inspiration,’ says council leader

Two athletes from Caerphilly have been congratulated by Councillor Philippa Marsden, Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, for their success at reaching the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

At the beginning of a Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, July 27, Cllr Marsden asked the council to join her in celebrating Boxer Lauren Price, from Ystrad Mynach, and Taekwondo’s Lauren Williams, from Blackwood.

Cllr Marsden said: “Both our Laurens are an inspiration.”

On Monday, July 26, Lauren Williams secured a silver medal for Team GB in the -67kg division of the taekwondo final.

Despite Williams’ disappointment at a narrow miss at the gold medal, Caerphilly County Borough Council and its residents are proud of the 22-year-old.

Lauren Price, 27, who has dreamed of competing at the Olympic games since the age of eight, is aiming for gold.

Price, who is the first female boxer from Wales to compete at an Olympic Games, will be competing in the quarter final on Saturday July 31.

Cllr Mike Adams extended his well wishes to all of Welsh competitors in Team GB and said: “Well done to every Welsh athlete competing.”

Meanwhile, Caerphilly’s Member of Parliament, Wayne David said he was “delighted” at Price’s selection for Team GB.

He said: “This is a wonderful achievement and I’m sure that everyone in Ystrad Mynach and the Caerphilly Borough as a whole will be wishing her well and urging her success. 

“The Olympic and Paralympic Games are among the world’s greatest events, and these games specifically will provide a chance for the country to come together after an incredibly difficult 18 months, and to cheer on our athletes.”