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Commonwealth Games silver medallist Nikara Jenkins was among the winners at the Carmarthenshire Sports Personality Awards last night. At a glittering ceremony at Ffwrnes Theatre 12 sporting heroes from across the county were honoured at the 17th annual event in January. Rugby legends the late Ray Gravell and Stuart Gallacher were also invited into the Hall of Fame. Rhythmic gymnast Nikara was named Sports Personality of the Year for her outstanding achievements during 2014 which included a silver team medal at the games in Glasgow and securing two first and second places at the British Apparatus Championships. Eleven other sporting talents were recognised including - Young Sportswoman of the Year, Manon Lloyd, cycling Young Sportsman of the Year, Joe Holt for cycling Sports Volunteer of the Year, Kate Williams, hockey Young Volunteer of the Year, Zoe Swift, hockey Community Sport Coach of the Year, Dai Davies, archery High Performance Coach of the Year, Nia Evans, rhyt...

British Lions and Scarlets star Jonathan Davies was among the winners at the Carmarthenshire Sports Personality Awards last night. At a glittering ceremony at the Stradey Park Hotel 12 sporting heroes from across the county were honoured at the 16th annual event. Davies was named Sports Personality of the Year for his outstanding achievements during 2013 which included helping secure the Welsh rugby team RBS Six Nations Champions title by playing in all five matches, followed by his selection for the British and Irish Lions where he played in seven matches, scoring three tries. Eleven other sporting talents were recognised including Young Sportswoman of the Year, Nikara Jenkins for rhythmic gymnastics; Young Sportsman of the Year, Joe Holt for cycling; Sports Volunteer of the Year, Colette James for gymnastics; Young Volunteer of the Year, joint winners Nia Jones for hockey and Nathan Jones for athletics; Community Sport Coach of the Year, Mike Davies for golf; High Performance Coach...

A host of Carmarthenshire’s top sporting talents have been shortlisted for this year’s Carmarthenshire Sports Personality Awards. Thirty seven of the county’s best are up for 12 awards to be announced at a gala evening on January 29 at The Stradey Park Hotel. In its 16th year the event recognises the sporting achievements of athletes, coaches and volunteers across Carmarthenshire. The awards are organised by Carmarthenshire Council's sports development unit in partnership with the Carmarthenshire Local Sports Council. Executive board member for regeneration and leisure, Cllr Meryl Gravell said: “The quality of entries received this year reflects the wealth of sporting talent we have here in Carmarthenshire. The judging panel had a difficult task in selecting finalists as the standard of entries received this year has been exceptional. It’s important we recognise and reward those athletes, coaches and volunteers who achieve and who contribute to the continued success of sport in the...

A total of 13 awards will be made at the 2013 Carmarthenshire Council Sports Personality Awards ceremony in January. They recognise sporting achievements of athletes, coaches and volunteers in Carmarthenshire, and provide an opportunity to congratulate and honour the county’s accomplished sports stars. Nominations, closing on November 15, by phone to 01554 744350 or email Leisure@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

There are only a few weeks left to get nominations in for Carmarthenshire’s Sports Personality of the Year. The closing date is November 25. There has been considerable interest in getting county sporting champions and heroes recognised for their prowess and skills in the run up to the UK hosting the 2012 Olympics. And Llanelli’s great sporting hero David Green has given a golden hue to the hunt for this year’s Carmarthenshire sporting heroes. David is the current Carmarthenshire Sports Personality of the Year and will take come stopping clocking another victory in this respect having recently secured 400m hurdles Gold in the World Championships along the road to his ambition of becoming an Olympian golden wonder. But there are 10 other categories recognising the achievements of all ages and physical ability and even an opportunity for past county sporting legends to enter the impressive Hall of Fame of county champions. If you know a sporting talent with Carmarthenshire connections n...