Cara Lea Moseley

A decision to reduce the number of teams competing in the FIAT Netball Superleague last summer, left Wales' only representatives, the Celtic Dragons, with a nail-biting wait to see whether they would continue to compete with the cream of the netballing crop in the UK.

With their place confirmed as one of the eight successful teams, Sarah Mogford caught up with star shooter, Cara Lea Moseley, as the squad began their assault on the 2012 season; more determined than ever.

Frankie Jones

Five times British Champion and Commonwealth Games silver medalist, rhythmic gymnast Frankie Jones will be Great Britain's only individual rhythmic competitor at the London 2012 Olympics. Simon Grant caught up with the British Number One, and her Welsh Gymnastics mentor Jo Coombs, to find out how she feels about flying the flag for Wales at London 2012.

Elinor Barker

Following in the footsteps of Wales' Olympic gold medalist Nicole Cooke is no mean feat, but 17 year-old cyclist Elinor Barker is giving it a good go. And after making her presence on podiums around the world quite a habit in recent months, she could well be on the right track.

ANGEL ROMAEO

It's been a heavenly year for cherubic Welsh gymnast Angel Romaeo, who is still on cloud nine after a flying performance launched her to gold at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man. Simon Grant caught up with the Cardiff teenager, on terra firma, at the Sport Wales National Centre – home of Welsh Gymnastics.

Ieuan
making
a splash

It has been quite a year for 18-year-old Ieuan Lloyd. 12 months which have led to the Cardiff talent being mentioned in the same breath as his role model and fellow Cardiff City swimmer, David Davies, and a year which has rapidly turned him into the golden boy of Welsh swimming.

JUNIOr COMMONWEALTH GAMES TEAM EXCEL

The future of Commonwealth sport in Wales is looking bright after an outstanding display of talent saw Wales finish fifth in the medal table at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games.

James heads for the American fast lane

As our elite track athletes gear themselves up for the year's major events, one young Welshman has his sights firmly set on glory. Sport Wales' Paul Batcup finds out more about sprinter James Ledger and his amazing quest for success.

Why We All Need to Pitch in

Anyone who has played sport has probably fallen into the habit of expecting the grass on the pitch to be cut, the showers to be nice and warm and for our coach to be on hand with some words of wisdom.

Price Packs a Punch

A cold and cloudy morning in Cwmcarn couldn't even dampen the spirits of newly-crowned Welsh Amateur Boxing Champion Becky Price. Just over a week after boxing her way to victory, Sarah Mogford climbed through the ropes to talk London 2012, Welsh rivalry and that strict training regime.

Mr Indestructable

Nathan Stephens has proved that he's one of the hottest Paralympic prospects in Britain. And there couldn't be anyone more deserving, writes Jane Thomas

He's a Track Star

Fresh from the dizzy heights of the Track World Cup podium in Beijing, 18 year-old Sam Harrison is straight back to earth and into training with a bump.

Lets Hear it for the girls

Commonwealth Games medallists and stars of the pool Jazmin Carlin, Jemma Lowe and Georgia Davies took time out of their busy training schedules for a trip to Bridgend to find out what is getting in the way of girls pulling on their trainers or getting into their swimsuits.

Backstage Heroes Take a Bow

When our sportspeople dip over the finish line, touchdown their latest try or shoot a winning point, they quite rightly grab the headlines.

N-N-N-Nineteen

Team Wales made the headlines for all the right reasons at the Delhi Commonwealth Games as Wales' finest returned home to a heroes welcome with their 19 medals proudly on display, writes Simon Grant.

Coach Class

Sport Wales aims to galvanise 10% of Welsh adults to get involved in sports coaching and volunteering by 2016 - doubling the current number of coaches and volunteers to an all time high of nearly 250,000. Simon Grant spoke to Chair of Sport Wales, Professor Laura McAllister, to find out more.

Golf Extreme Makeover

The greens have been preened, the clubhouse built and the changing rooms are ready to welcome the teams of Europe and the USA to Wales.

Behind Every Star

‘Unsung heroes’ is an often overused phrase these days. But it’s fair to say that the talents behind Wales’ most gifted athletes thoroughly deserve that mantle.

Wales Lays Down Medal Hopes

As the “unashamedly ambitious” medal goals for Welsh athletes at future Commonwealth and Olympic events was announced recently, the words of Sport Wales’ Sarah Powell were certainly marked with determination.

Disability Sport

Ten years on from the launch of disability sport in Wales, most would say that recent achievements are burning brighter than the celebration candles on the anniversary cake.

Jade Jones

Jade Jones. Remember that name. When the Olympics roll into London, you might just hear it again. Poised, as she is, to unleash a blur of high velocity, brutal, agile kicks in a bid to make history.

Laura McAllister

SportingWales spends ten minutes with Professor Laura McAllister - the new Chair of the Sports Council for Wales.

William Worrall

Hurtling into the Welsh Cyclocross team and number one ranking position in Wales for his age group

becky james

Sarah Mogford meets Becky James, cycling’s next big thing, to find out more.

anna davies

As unemployment figures increase, people are turning to volunteering in order to boost their skills and to secure a job. We speak to one woman who did just that...

Jazmin Carlin

Swimming in Wales is celebrating one of its most successful periods in its history and with the depth of talent waiting in the wings it is surely set to continue.

school rules ok!

People, young and old, are swinging back through the gates - but are swapping their satchels for their kitbags

Zak Lee-Green

Bouncing up the stairs of the Welsh Institute of Sport, Zak Lee-Green has a huge smile on his face. And he has a lot to be happy about.

Schools keep fit

The buzz word on everyone’s lips in UK sport at the moment is “legacy”, the challenge is to inspire the next generation of sporting hopefuls.

Amy Boulden

Spend just five minutes talking to 15-year-old Welsh golfing phenomenon, Amy Boulden, and you’ll uncover a driving ambition that is only too obvious.

daniel chapman & andrew selby

In the last 12 months alone, young boxers in Wales have taken 39 gold medals.

Dan lucker

As Welsh Paralympians continue to storm the world stage, it is reassuring to know that there is plenty of talent waiting in the wings. Jane Williams talks to Dan Lucker.

Tom Haffield

Set to race against Michael Phelps in Beijing, Tom Haffield asks that no comparison is drawn and insists to Jane Williams that he is his own man.

Kate Arnold

Kate Arnold smiles as she explains, “I can cartwheel, I can drive – I haven’t mastered the one-handed handstand yet but it remains on the To Do list.”

Nicola Tustain

Paralympic golden girl Nicola Tustain would be the first to admit that she’s not had the best of build-ups ahead of the 2008 Paralympic Games.