Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:06 pm on 11 May 2022.
I'd like to extend my best wishes to the ColegauCymru multi-sport duathlon event that is being held today in Pembrey Country Park, near Llanelli, following an absence of three years due to the pandemic. The event will see over 250 learners and further education staff from eight colleges across the whole of Wales coming together during this inclusive event, with participants attempting either a 6 km tri-duathlon or a full 27.5 km duathlon.
This event has been arranged by ColegauCymru, and has also received support from organisations such as the Welsh Government, Triathlon Wales, Cycling Wales, Coleg Sir Gâr and Carmarthenshire County Council. This event is funded by the Welsh Government to support the further education sector in order to promote physical, mental and emotional well-being amongst young people who have been detrimentally impacted as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
And it is, of course, currently Mental Health Awareness Week, so I'd like to extend my very best wishes to this event, as well as all of those participating in Pembrey today, and, on behalf of the Senedd as a whole, I'd like to recognise the role that events of this kind can play in promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being. Thank you.