Cymru Women’s Sport
@cymruwomensport.bsky.social
The national organisation for progressing women and girls’ in sport in Wales.
Advocate/ymgyrchu, celebrate/dathlu and connect/cysylltu
Advocate/ymgyrchu, celebrate/dathlu and connect/cysylltu
Review of the year!
In January, our three cofounders presented our strategic pillars, advocate, connect, celebrate, at Cardiff Met’s ArcHER programme and asked the assembled guests to discuss our key priorities for our upcoming strategy.
In January, our three cofounders presented our strategic pillars, advocate, connect, celebrate, at Cardiff Met’s ArcHER programme and asked the assembled guests to discuss our key priorities for our upcoming strategy.
December 29, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Review of the year!
In January, our three cofounders presented our strategic pillars, advocate, connect, celebrate, at Cardiff Met’s ArcHER programme and asked the assembled guests to discuss our key priorities for our upcoming strategy.
In January, our three cofounders presented our strategic pillars, advocate, connect, celebrate, at Cardiff Met’s ArcHER programme and asked the assembled guests to discuss our key priorities for our upcoming strategy.
Our final entry in the Cymru Women’s Sport 2025 Celebration Calendar...
Jess Fishlock (Football, Midfielder)
Where to start with our final celebration calendar entry for 2025.
Jess Fishlock (Football, Midfielder)
Where to start with our final celebration calendar entry for 2025.
December 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Our final entry in the Cymru Women’s Sport 2025 Celebration Calendar...
Jess Fishlock (Football, Midfielder)
Where to start with our final celebration calendar entry for 2025.
Jess Fishlock (Football, Midfielder)
Where to start with our final celebration calendar entry for 2025.
We’re reaching the end of our celebration calendar. Today we celebrate the hugely talented Lauren Price (Boxing) 🥊
December 23, 2025 at 6:50 AM
We’re reaching the end of our celebration calendar. Today we celebrate the hugely talented Lauren Price (Boxing) 🥊
It’s been a big year for Anna Hursey (Table Tennis) this year!
Earlier this month Anna Hursey became a World Champion, ending the ITTF World Youth Championships with three medals!
🥇🥈🥉
Earlier this month Anna Hursey became a World Champion, ending the ITTF World Youth Championships with three medals!
🥇🥈🥉
December 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
It’s been a big year for Anna Hursey (Table Tennis) this year!
Earlier this month Anna Hursey became a World Champion, ending the ITTF World Youth Championships with three medals!
🥇🥈🥉
Earlier this month Anna Hursey became a World Champion, ending the ITTF World Youth Championships with three medals!
🥇🥈🥉
Today, day 21 in our celebration calendar, we’re excited to celebrate Emma Finucane!
December 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Today, day 21 in our celebration calendar, we’re excited to celebrate Emma Finucane!
Heddiw, rhif 20 / today, number 20...
Ruby Evans (Gymnastics)
After becoming the first Welsh gymnast to represent Wales at the Olympics since 1996 last year.
Ruby Evans (Gymnastics)
After becoming the first Welsh gymnast to represent Wales at the Olympics since 1996 last year.
December 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Heddiw, rhif 20 / today, number 20...
Ruby Evans (Gymnastics)
After becoming the first Welsh gymnast to represent Wales at the Olympics since 1996 last year.
Ruby Evans (Gymnastics)
After becoming the first Welsh gymnast to represent Wales at the Olympics since 1996 last year.
Up next... the amazing Hannah Brier (Athletics)!
This September, Hannah Brier made her debut at the World Athletic championship in Tokyo as part of the 4x400m Team GB relay team.
This September, Hannah Brier made her debut at the World Athletic championship in Tokyo as part of the 4x400m Team GB relay team.
December 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Up next... the amazing Hannah Brier (Athletics)!
This September, Hannah Brier made her debut at the World Athletic championship in Tokyo as part of the 4x400m Team GB relay team.
This September, Hannah Brier made her debut at the World Athletic championship in Tokyo as part of the 4x400m Team GB relay team.
Nesa / Next... Anna Morris (Cycling)
This October, Olympian Anna Morris retained her title in the women’s individual pursuit at the Track Cycling World Championship in Santiago, Chile.
This October, Olympian Anna Morris retained her title in the women’s individual pursuit at the Track Cycling World Championship in Santiago, Chile.
December 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Nesa / Next... Anna Morris (Cycling)
This October, Olympian Anna Morris retained her title in the women’s individual pursuit at the Track Cycling World Championship in Santiago, Chile.
This October, Olympian Anna Morris retained her title in the women’s individual pursuit at the Track Cycling World Championship in Santiago, Chile.
Calendr dathlu diwrnod 17 / Celebration calendar day 17…
Funmi Oduwaiye (Shotput & Discus Para-athlete)
Funmi Oduwaiye (Shotput & Discus Para-athlete)
December 17, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Calendr dathlu diwrnod 17 / Celebration calendar day 17…
Funmi Oduwaiye (Shotput & Discus Para-athlete)
Funmi Oduwaiye (Shotput & Discus Para-athlete)
Diwrnod 16 / Day 16: Zoe Backstedt (Cycling) 🚴♀️
It has been a huge year for 20-year-old Zoe Backstedt who took the Gold in the under-23 time trial at the Road World Championships in Rwanda in September.
It has been a huge year for 20-year-old Zoe Backstedt who took the Gold in the under-23 time trial at the Road World Championships in Rwanda in September.
December 16, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Diwrnod 16 / Day 16: Zoe Backstedt (Cycling) 🚴♀️
It has been a huge year for 20-year-old Zoe Backstedt who took the Gold in the under-23 time trial at the Road World Championships in Rwanda in September.
It has been a huge year for 20-year-old Zoe Backstedt who took the Gold in the under-23 time trial at the Road World Championships in Rwanda in September.
Calendr Dathlu Diwrnod 15!
It’s Ella Lloyd! (Motorsports) 🏎️
Last October, Ella Lloyd was announced as part of McLaren’s Development Programme. She capped off her debut season in the series with a fourth-place finish overall, making her the highest-placed first-year driver...
It’s Ella Lloyd! (Motorsports) 🏎️
Last October, Ella Lloyd was announced as part of McLaren’s Development Programme. She capped off her debut season in the series with a fourth-place finish overall, making her the highest-placed first-year driver...
December 15, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Calendr Dathlu Diwrnod 15!
It’s Ella Lloyd! (Motorsports) 🏎️
Last October, Ella Lloyd was announced as part of McLaren’s Development Programme. She capped off her debut season in the series with a fourth-place finish overall, making her the highest-placed first-year driver...
It’s Ella Lloyd! (Motorsports) 🏎️
Last October, Ella Lloyd was announced as part of McLaren’s Development Programme. She capped off her debut season in the series with a fourth-place finish overall, making her the highest-placed first-year driver...
Up next on day 14 of our celebration calendar is Ela Letton-Jones (Swimming Para-athlete) 🏊♀️
Ela Letton-Jones smashed her World Para Swimming Championships debut, winning silver in the women’s 100m backstroke S12.
Ela Letton-Jones smashed her World Para Swimming Championships debut, winning silver in the women’s 100m backstroke S12.
December 14, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Up next on day 14 of our celebration calendar is Ela Letton-Jones (Swimming Para-athlete) 🏊♀️
Ela Letton-Jones smashed her World Para Swimming Championships debut, winning silver in the women’s 100m backstroke S12.
Ela Letton-Jones smashed her World Para Swimming Championships debut, winning silver in the women’s 100m backstroke S12.
Diwrnod 13 / Day 13… Welsh Feathers (Netball)!
December 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Diwrnod 13 / Day 13… Welsh Feathers (Netball)!
Calendr Dathlu Diwrnod 12 / Celebration Calendar Day 12: Safia Middleton Patel (Football, Goalkeeper) 🥅⚽️
Safia Middleton Patel stepped into Goal for Wales in the women’s Euros this summer, playing her first major tournament game in the second match of the games against France.
Safia Middleton Patel stepped into Goal for Wales in the women’s Euros this summer, playing her first major tournament game in the second match of the games against France.
December 12, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Calendr Dathlu Diwrnod 12 / Celebration Calendar Day 12: Safia Middleton Patel (Football, Goalkeeper) 🥅⚽️
Safia Middleton Patel stepped into Goal for Wales in the women’s Euros this summer, playing her first major tournament game in the second match of the games against France.
Safia Middleton Patel stepped into Goal for Wales in the women’s Euros this summer, playing her first major tournament game in the second match of the games against France.
Throwback to last Thursday night's strategy launch
@seneddwales
With a huge diolch to
@heleddfychan.bsky.social
Bute Energy
Cardiff Met
@greatdaysgolf.bsky.social
and Helen Ward, Lauren Parfitt, Darcey Harry and Elinor Snowsill
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbOE...
@seneddwales
With a huge diolch to
@heleddfychan.bsky.social
Bute Energy
Cardiff Met
@greatdaysgolf.bsky.social
and Helen Ward, Lauren Parfitt, Darcey Harry and Elinor Snowsill
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbOE...
Cymru Women's Sport Strategy Launch 2026-29
YouTube video by Cymru Women's Sport
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Throwback to last Thursday night's strategy launch
@seneddwales
With a huge diolch to
@heleddfychan.bsky.social
Bute Energy
Cardiff Met
@greatdaysgolf.bsky.social
and Helen Ward, Lauren Parfitt, Darcey Harry and Elinor Snowsill
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbOE...
@seneddwales
With a huge diolch to
@heleddfychan.bsky.social
Bute Energy
Cardiff Met
@greatdaysgolf.bsky.social
and Helen Ward, Lauren Parfitt, Darcey Harry and Elinor Snowsill
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbOE...
Diwrnod 11 / Day 11… Merched y Môr2025 (Rowing)
We heard their start date has been slightly postponed due to the weather. 😔 But all that training you’ve done is so huge and we wish you the best of luck!
We heard their start date has been slightly postponed due to the weather. 😔 But all that training you’ve done is so huge and we wish you the best of luck!
December 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Diwrnod 11 / Day 11… Merched y Môr2025 (Rowing)
We heard their start date has been slightly postponed due to the weather. 😔 But all that training you’ve done is so huge and we wish you the best of luck!
We heard their start date has been slightly postponed due to the weather. 😔 But all that training you’ve done is so huge and we wish you the best of luck!
Diwrnod 10 / Day 10 @alex_callender7 & @katewiliams_ (Rugby/Rygbi)
Alex Callender and Kate Williams were announced as co-captains for Wales ahead of this summer’s Rugby World Cup. Alex Callender plays for Harlequins, while Kate Williams is at Gloucester-Haptbury.
Alex Callender and Kate Williams were announced as co-captains for Wales ahead of this summer’s Rugby World Cup. Alex Callender plays for Harlequins, while Kate Williams is at Gloucester-Haptbury.
December 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Diwrnod 10 / Day 10 @alex_callender7 & @katewiliams_ (Rugby/Rygbi)
Alex Callender and Kate Williams were announced as co-captains for Wales ahead of this summer’s Rugby World Cup. Alex Callender plays for Harlequins, while Kate Williams is at Gloucester-Haptbury.
Alex Callender and Kate Williams were announced as co-captains for Wales ahead of this summer’s Rugby World Cup. Alex Callender plays for Harlequins, while Kate Williams is at Gloucester-Haptbury.
Diwrnod 9 / Day 9...
Darcey Harry (Golf)
It was a huge moment for Wales as the AIG Women’s Open was played at Royal Porthcawl this summer. It was also a big moment for Darcey Harry for whom Royal Porthcawl was her home course.
Darcey Harry (Golf)
It was a huge moment for Wales as the AIG Women’s Open was played at Royal Porthcawl this summer. It was also a big moment for Darcey Harry for whom Royal Porthcawl was her home course.
December 9, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Diwrnod 9 / Day 9...
Darcey Harry (Golf)
It was a huge moment for Wales as the AIG Women’s Open was played at Royal Porthcawl this summer. It was also a big moment for Darcey Harry for whom Royal Porthcawl was her home course.
Darcey Harry (Golf)
It was a huge moment for Wales as the AIG Women’s Open was played at Royal Porthcawl this summer. It was also a big moment for Darcey Harry for whom Royal Porthcawl was her home course.
Diwrnod 8 / Day 8: Glamorgan Cricket! Glamorgan’s captain, Lauren Parfitt, spoke this week at Cymru Women’s Sport’s strategy launch. She said “with us still being in Tier 2 lots of the girls still have full time jobs or are in education.
December 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Diwrnod 8 / Day 8: Glamorgan Cricket! Glamorgan’s captain, Lauren Parfitt, spoke this week at Cymru Women’s Sport’s strategy launch. She said “with us still being in Tier 2 lots of the girls still have full time jobs or are in education.
Diwrnod 7 / Day 7...
In October, Wales’ Lauren Wililiams from Blackwood won bronze for Great Britain at the World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China.
In October, Wales’ Lauren Wililiams from Blackwood won bronze for Great Britain at the World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China.
December 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Diwrnod 7 / Day 7...
In October, Wales’ Lauren Wililiams from Blackwood won bronze for Great Britain at the World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China.
In October, Wales’ Lauren Wililiams from Blackwood won bronze for Great Britain at the World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China.
Diwrnod 7 / Day 7…
In October, Wales’ @laurenwilliamstkd from Blackwood won bronze for Great Britain at the World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China.
In October, Wales’ @laurenwilliamstkd from Blackwood won bronze for Great Britain at the World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China.
December 7, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Diwrnod 7 / Day 7…
In October, Wales’ @laurenwilliamstkd from Blackwood won bronze for Great Britain at the World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China.
In October, Wales’ @laurenwilliamstkd from Blackwood won bronze for Great Britain at the World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China.
Calendr Dathlu Diwrnod 6 / Celebration Calendar Day 6
Kya Placide and Adele Nicoll!
Kya Placide and Adele Nicoll!
December 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Calendr Dathlu Diwrnod 6 / Celebration Calendar Day 6
Kya Placide and Adele Nicoll!
Kya Placide and Adele Nicoll!
Our number 5 in the celebration calendar is Sophie Ingle!
December 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Our number 5 in the celebration calendar is Sophie Ingle!
Dwirnod 4 Calendr dathlu / Celebration Calendar Day 4
Abi Pawlett 🤩
Abi Pawlett 🤩
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Dwirnod 4 Calendr dathlu / Celebration Calendar Day 4
Abi Pawlett 🤩
Abi Pawlett 🤩
Nesa / Next…
Day 3 of our Celebration Calendar: Cymru’s U21 Hockey Team!
Ddoe, (2 Ragfyr) gwnaeth tîm Hoci Dan 21 Cymru eu hymddangosiad cyntaf yng Nghwpan Iau y Byd yn Santiago, Chile. Roedd y garfan dalentog yn cynnwys llawer o fyfyrwyr prifysgol, ond hefyd pedwar o’r tîm Dan 18 oed.
Day 3 of our Celebration Calendar: Cymru’s U21 Hockey Team!
Ddoe, (2 Ragfyr) gwnaeth tîm Hoci Dan 21 Cymru eu hymddangosiad cyntaf yng Nghwpan Iau y Byd yn Santiago, Chile. Roedd y garfan dalentog yn cynnwys llawer o fyfyrwyr prifysgol, ond hefyd pedwar o’r tîm Dan 18 oed.
December 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Nesa / Next…
Day 3 of our Celebration Calendar: Cymru’s U21 Hockey Team!
Ddoe, (2 Ragfyr) gwnaeth tîm Hoci Dan 21 Cymru eu hymddangosiad cyntaf yng Nghwpan Iau y Byd yn Santiago, Chile. Roedd y garfan dalentog yn cynnwys llawer o fyfyrwyr prifysgol, ond hefyd pedwar o’r tîm Dan 18 oed.
Day 3 of our Celebration Calendar: Cymru’s U21 Hockey Team!
Ddoe, (2 Ragfyr) gwnaeth tîm Hoci Dan 21 Cymru eu hymddangosiad cyntaf yng Nghwpan Iau y Byd yn Santiago, Chile. Roedd y garfan dalentog yn cynnwys llawer o fyfyrwyr prifysgol, ond hefyd pedwar o’r tîm Dan 18 oed.