Team Wales go for Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow
The 23rd Commonwealth Games are about to begin in Glasgow with Team Wales hoping for success.
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"She's way more talented than I was, her judo is way better than I was at junior level."
— Natalie Powell , Athlete
Key People
Olympic champion competing for Team Wales.
Judo prospect Lola Hodson has won national titles and is a promising athlete for Wales.
Olympic champion competing for Team Wales.
Former judo world number one Natalie Powell is now head of performance at Welsh Judo.
Paralympic sprinter competing for Team Wales.
Boxer representing Wales, turning 30 on the day of the ceremony.
World silver medallist artistic gymnast competing for Team Wales.
17-year-old swimmer Theodora Taylor has won multiple medals at the Commonwealth Youth Games.
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The 23rd Commonwealth Games are about to begin in Glasgow with Team Wales hoping for success.
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