8. What plans does the Welsh Government have to build on the legacy of major sporting events held in Wales? OAQ54882

We're committed to building on Wales's success in hosting major events and work proactively with event owners from Wales, the UK and internationally to maximise the wider benefits of events, sporting, cultural or business, to communities across Wales.

Minister, as you'll be aware, over recent years, south Pembrokeshire and Tenby in particular have become synonymous in the triathlon community with hosting the Ironman Wales event—one of the toughest sporting challenges in the Ironman calendar. Every September, thousands of people descend on the area to compete in the competition, which offers qualification slots for the world championship event in Hawaii. This event only takes place over one weekend of the year, but attracts competitors from all over the world. What efforts are the Welsh Government undertaking to harness the international attention that the area receives every September and to ensure that the legacy of this event is realised throughout the year and for the next generation of potential local Ironmen and women?

And, Minister, if I may, can I ask you to join with me in congratulating, when we talk about the next generation of potential Ironmen and Ironwomen, my constituent Cameron Tallis? Cameron lives in Pembroke, he goes to Pembrokeshire College, and, at 18 years and four days, in 2019 was the youngest ever Ironman Wales.

Well, I would like to congratulate him. I just think it's remarkable that anyone can get anywhere near this. This is phenomenal in terms of the scope of what they have to achieve. My cousin did it this year and it was quite incredible, the stamina that you need to do it, and they start at some ridiculous time of the morning as well. So, congratulations to anyone who gets anywhere near this. I'm sure we've all got new year's resolutions, but this isn't one of mine. [Laughter.]

Question 9 [OAQ54860] was withdrawn. Question 10—Dai Lloyd.