Major Sporting Events

Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language – in the Senedd at 3:05 pm on 8 January 2020.

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Photo of Angela Burns Angela Burns Conservative 3:05, 8 January 2020

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.