Commonwealth Games: Wales set new overseas medal record

Commonwealth Games: Wales set new overseas medal record


Team Wales remain in sight of the highest haul of 36 medals in one Games, achieved in Glasgow in 2014.

The most golds achieved by Wales in one Commonwealth Games was 10 in Auckland.

“It’s a fantastic achievement to pass the 25 medal mark and we hope to add more in the final few days of competition,” said Team Wales Chef de Mission Nicola Phillips.

“Our athletes, across all 15 sports, have been outstanding and they deserve the praise that is coming their way.

“The goal we gave to our athletes was to get more personal bests, and highest placings, than we’ve ever had.

“They have done it brilliantly, and that is now reflected on the medal table.

“The whole 200-strong team has performed with passion and commitment and we applaud that remarkable effort.

“We hope they inspire others to get involved in sport.”



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