Carmarthenshire Council recognised for disabled sport work
Carmarthenshire County Council has been recognised for its inclusive sports and leisure activities for disabled people. The Insport Ribbon has been awarded to the council for its commitment in providing a range of sporting opportunities available to disabled residents across the county. Swimming, golf, karate, table tennis, athletics and football are among those credited by the Disability Sport Wales programme. All council leisure centres have full disabled access and disabled facilities as well a team dedicated to helping those get involved in all types of sporting activities. Already Carmarthenshire has a number of sporting heroes who have represented Britain in the Paralympic and Commonwealth Games. Powerlifter Lisa Pudner, discus thrower Claire Williams, Wheelchair racer Ritchie Powell and Boccia player Dean Thomas are among ambassadors of disabled sports in the county. The council’s senior sport and leisure manager, Carl Daniels said: “Receiving insport Ribbon accreditation is a...