SPORTING COMPETITION - Carmarthenshire

A Disabled football competition for young people has been hailed a big success.

Students from across Carmarthenshire took part in the five-a-side tournament.

Pupils from five comprehensive schools competed in the event organised by Disability Sports Wales and Welsh Football Trust.

Organisers say they were delighted by the response and have congratulated all the pupils who took part.

All five teams will now go forward to the regional event in March, where they will meet players from across South West Wales.

The tournament, the second of its kind, was part of an ongoing drive to encourage young people with disabilities to take up sport.

Disability Sports Wales is a joint initiative between Carmarthenshire County Council, the Sports Council for Wales and the Federation of Disability Sport Wales.

Former paralympian Lisa Pudner is driving forward the scheme in Carmarthenshire and is working with schools and community groups.

Lisa said: "This tournament was a real opportunity for young people with a disability to get involved in sport.

"We were pleased by the response from schools and we would like to thank all who supported the event and entered teams."

The event was staged at Carmarthen leisure centre and was split into different age categories.

Rob Thomas Carmarthen Town Football Club refereed the games, and Gareth John from the Federation of Disability Sports Wales, the council’s football development officer Colin Staples and National Football Officer for Disabilities Jamie Clewer helped organise the event.

The council’s Leisure Executive Board member cllr Clive Scourfield said: "We are committed to improving and developing sporting opportunities for young people with disabilities and this tournament providing a good opportunity for them to take part in sport.

"I am delighted that so much proactive work is being carried out which is bringing real benefits to so many people."

For further information on disabled sport contact Lisa Pudner on 01554 747521 or e-mail her at LPudner@carmarthenshire.gov.uk




 

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