More than 23,000 people took part in Sports Village activities at this year’s Royal Welsh Show in July, with 23,638 participations recorded across the four days.
The Sports Village is delivered in partnership with the Mid Wales Sport Partnership and Sports Powys at Powys County Council. Activities included canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, rugby, cycling, hockey, basketball, squash, athletics, bowls, football, golf, capoeira, boccia and circus skills.
Cardiff Rugby, the Scarlets and Dragons offered rugby activities, including the Cardiff Rugby Try Line inflatable and kicking tee, the Scarlets’ target throw and the Dragons’ passing cage. The Welsh Rugby Union women’s squad also attended.
Hockey Wales recorded the highest individual participation figure, with 3,245 people taking part. Canoeing attracted 2,956 participations, while the two Sports Village activity areas recorded a combined 2,865.
New additions this year included Gwalia United, Capoeira and Welsh Athletics, alongside Welsh Rugby Union’s Caban Cymru, the Tour de France virtual cycling challenge and Principality Building Society’s Dylan’s Rural Relay.
Elin Wozencraft, Chief Steward of the Sports Village, said:
“Once again, it was a really successful four days in the Sports Village. The number of people taking part across the different activities was fantastic, and it was particularly pleasing to see so many families making use of the area.”
“We had a great mix of sports and activities this year, including several new organisations alongside our regular partners. The support we receive from the Welsh rugby regions continues to be a big part of what we can offer visitors.”
“This was our tenth year working in partnership with the Mid Wales Sport Partnership and Sports Powys, and it has been great to see the Sports Village develop over that time. I’d also like to recognise the work of Emyr Jones, Assistant Honorary Director of Countryside Care, Country Pursuits and Sports Area, whose leadership and support continue to be an important part of the Sports Village.”
“Thank you to all of the organisations, coaches, volunteers and partners who helped make this year’s event possible.”
The Royal Welsh Sports Village will return for the 2027 Royal Welsh Show, taking place from Monday 19 to Thursday 22 July.
The Sports Village will return for the 2027 Royal Welsh Show, from Monday 19 to Thursday 22 July.
