Wales at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
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Sporting event delegation
| Wales at the 1988 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
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| CGF code | WAL |
| CGA | Wales at the Commonwealth Games |
| Website | teamwales |
| in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Medals Ranked 10th |
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| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
Wales competed at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 11 to 21 September 1998.[1][2][3]
Wales came 10th overall with 3 gold, 4 silver and 8 bronze medals.[4]
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Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 WAL |
3 | 4 | 8 | 15 |
Medallists
Gold
- Desmond Davies (Shooting, skeet individual)
- Kelly Morgan (Badminton, singles)
- Iwan Thomas (Athletics, 400 metres)
Silver
- Christian Malcolm (Athletics, 200 metres)
- Dave Morgan (Weightlifting, 77 kg snatch)
- John Price (Lawn bowls, singles)
- Robert Weale & Will Thomas (Lawn bowls, pairs)
Bronze
- Kevin Evans (Boxing, Heavyweight 91kg)
- Alex Gough (Squash, singles)
- Tony Morgan (weightlifter, 69 kg snatch)
- Shaun Pickering (Athletics, shot put)
- Jamie Baulch, Matthew Elias, Paul Gray, Iwan Thomas (Athletics, 4 x 400 metres relay)
- Rita Jones & Ann Sutherland (Lawn bowls, pairs)
- Dai Wilkins, Ian Slade, Mark Anstey, Neil Rees (Lawn bowls, fours)
- David Davies & Christopher Hockley (Shooting, Fullbore rifle open pair)
Team and sports
Athletics
- Main article: Athletics at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Banning | n/a | Coach |
| Jamie Baulch | 400 metres, 4x400m relay | |
| Nigel Bevan | Javelin | |
| Steve Brace | Marathon | |
| Rhian Clarke | Pole vault | |
| Julie Crane | High jump | |
| Delyth Davies | n/a | Manager |
| Emma Davies | 800 metres | |
| Mike Delaney | n/a | Manager |
| Matthew Elias | 400 metres hurdle, 4x400m relay | |
| Paul Gray | 110 metres hurdles, 4x400m relay | |
| Jamie Henthorn | 100/200 metres, 4x100 metres relay | |
| Rachel King | 100 metres hurdles | |
| Angharad Mair | Marathon | |
| Christian Malcolm | 100, 200 metres, 4x100 metres relay | |
| Sarah Moore | Hammer throw | |
| Hayley Nash | 10,000 metres | |
| Rachel Newcombe | 800 metres | |
| Lee Newman | Discus | |
| Shaun Pickering | shot put | |
| Dale Rixon | Marathon | |
| Philippa Roles | discus | |
| Christan Stephenson | 1500 metres | |
| Adrian Thomas | n/a | Coach |
| Iwan Thomas | 400 metres, 4x400m relay | |
| Doug Turner | 200 metres, 4x100 metres relay | |
| Kevin Williams | 100 metres, 4x100 metres relay |
Badminton
- Main article: Badminton at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
Men
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Ford | n/a | Manager |
| Andrew Groves-Burke | doubles, mixed, team | Cardiff |
| Matthew Hughes | doubles, team | Llanfairfechan |
| Geraint Lewis | singles, doubles, team | Beddau |
| John Leung | singles, doubles, mixed, team | Birmingham |
| Chris Rees | n/a | Coach |
| Richard Vaughan | singles, team | Llanfairfechan |
Women
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Robyn Ashworth | doubles, mixed, team | Newport |
| Natasha Groves-Burke | singles, doubles, mixed, team | Cardiff |
| Katy Howell | singles, doubles, team | Swansea |
| Kelly Morgan | singles, team | Tonteg |
| Gail Osborne | singles, doubles, team | Beddau |
Boxing
- Main article: Boxing at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
| Athlete | Event/s | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Donaldson | light-heavyweight 81kg | Highfields ABC, Cardiff |
| Kevin Evans | heavyweight 91kg | Carmarthen ABC |
| Ceri Hall | lightweight 60kg | Penyrheol ABC, Swansea |
| Darren Hayde | flyweight 51kg | Splott Adventure ABC, Cardiff |
| Sean Pepperall | middleweight 75kg | Vale ABC, Cardiff |
| Karl Thomas | welterweight 67kg | Pontypridd ABC |
Cycling
- Main article: Cycling at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Beckett | ||
| Matt Cosgrove | ||
| Paul Esposti | ||
| Clare Greewnood | ||
| Louise Jones | ||
| Phil Jones | ||
| Sion Jones | ||
| Anthony Malarczyk | ||
| Megan Hughes | 24km points | |
| Alvn Owen | ||
| Matthew Postle | ||
| Ceri Pritchard | ||
| Huw Pritchard | 40km points | |
| Dave Rand | ||
| Paul Sheppard | 40km points | |
| Shane Sutton | ||
| Simon Taylor | ||
| Chris Williams | ||
| Julian Winn |
Diving
- Main article: Diving at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Morgan | Platform |
Field Hockey
- Main article: Hockey at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
Men[6]
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Ashcroft | Team | Cannock HC |
| David Bunyan | n/a | Coach |
| Alistair Carruthers | Team | Canterbury HC |
| Anthony Colclough | Team | Teddington HC |
| Paul Edwards | Team | Cannock HC |
| Graeme Egan | Team | Bournville HC |
| Martin Gilbody | n/a | Manager |
| Owen Griffiths-Jones | Team | Hounslow HC |
| Andrew Grimes | Team | Southgate HC |
| David Hacker | Team | Canterbury HC |
| Ian Hughes-Rowlands | Team | Cannock HC |
| Zak Jones | Team | Hounslow HC |
| Martin Lindley | Team | |
| Richard Markham | Team | Guildford HC |
| Tyrone Moore | Team | Whitchurch HC |
| Clive O'Sullivan | Team | Isca HC |
| Simon Organ | Team | Cannock HC |
| Kevin Priday | Team | Guildford HC, goalkeeper |
| Jamie Westerman | Team | Stourport HC |
| Michael Williamson | Team | Hounslow HC |
Women[7]
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Bevan | Team | Penarth HC |
| Michelle Daltry | Team | Colwyn Bay HC |
| Margaret Edwards | n/a | Manager |
| Louise Ellis | Team | Clifton HC |
| Emma James | Team | Swansea HC |
| Caroline Jones | Team | Newtown HC |
| Margaret Medlow | n/a | Coach |
| Charlotte Merrett | Team | Sutton Coldfield HC |
| Rachel O'Brien | Team | Clifton HC |
| Sarah Powell | Team | Swansea HC |
| Michelle Robertson | Team | Clifton HC |
| Kate Thomas | Team | Loughborough Students' HC |
| Michelle Thomas | Team | Colwyn Bay HC |
| Rachel Thomas | Team | Colwyn Bay HC |
| Lynda Watkin | Team | Capt, Swansea HC |
| Annie Williams | Team | Hampstead & Westminster HC |
| Justine Williams | Team | Leicester HC |
| Lauren Williams | Team | Hampstead & Westminster HC |
Gymnastics
- Main article: Gymnastics at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Neil Burton | ||
| Joanne Coombs | ||
| Jeanette Cotter | Rhythmic gymnastics | |
| Garath Davies | ||
| David Eaton | ||
| Jennifer Maonton Gardiner | all-round | Rhythmic |
| Garath Irwin | ||
| Sue John | ||
| Natalie Lucitt | ||
| Emma Macleoad | ||
| Papul Morris | ||
| Tanline Mortimer | ||
| Michelle Parker | ||
| Colin Still | ||
| Tason Wink |
Lawn bowls
- Main article: Lawn bowls at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
Men
| Athlete | Events | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Anstey | fours | Beaufort BC |
| John Price | singles | Aberavon BC |
| Neil Rees | fours | Parc-y-Dre BC, Llanelli |
| Ian Slade | fours | Pontyminster BC |
| Will Thomas | pairs | Pontrhydyfen BC |
| Robert Weale | pairs | Presteigne BC |
| Dai Wilkins | fours | Pontrhydyfen |
Women
| Athlete | Events | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Rita Jones | pairs | Gilfach Bargoed BC |
| Sarah Mansbridge | fours | Saundersfoot BC |
| Gill Miles | fours | Sophia Gardens BC |
| Betty Morgan | fours | Llandrindod Wells BC |
| Kathy Pearce | fours | Berriew BC |
| Ann Sutherland | pairs | Croesyceiliog BC |
| Judith Wason | singles | Cardiff BC |
Netball
- Main article: Netball at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
- Squad
- Janet Allen
- Ceri Battle
- Dawn Donovan
- Mair Evans
- Clare Hawkins
- Kara Jackson
- Claire Kendrick
- Elizabeth Rees
- Pamela Walker
- Helen Weston
Source:[8]
- Summary
Wales finished 9th in the netball at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. In the group stages, they won one and drew one their five matches.[9][10]
- Group B
| 14 September 1998 |  Cook Islands |
59–59 | Wales |
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| 15 September 1998 |  South Africa |
66–27 | Wales |
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| 16 September 1998 |  New Zealand |
94–21 | Wales |
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| 17 September 1998 |  Malawi |
57–50 | Wales |
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| 18 September 1998 | Wales |
63–45 |  Sri Lanka |
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| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 416 | 141 | +275 | 10 |
| 2 | South Africa | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 315 | 207 | +108 | 8 |
| 3 | Cook Islands | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 283 | 330 | -47 | 5 |
| 4 | Malawi | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 283 | 270 | -13 | 4 |
| 5 | Wales | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 220 | 321 | -101 | 3 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 157 | 405 | -248 | 0 |
Qualified for Semi-final 1
Qualified for Semi-final 2
Rugby sevens
- Main article: Rugby sevens at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gareth Cooper | Team | |
| Scott Gibbs | Team | |
| Kevin Hopkins | Team | |
| Rob Howley | Team | |
| Dafydd James | Team | |
| Jamie Ringer | Team | |
| Matthew Robinson | Team | |
| John Ryan | Team | Coach |
| Gareth Thomas | Team | |
| Craig Warlow | Team | |
| Chris Wyatt | Team | |
| Gareth Wyatt | Team |
Shooting
- Main article: Shooting at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Allen | Skeet pairs | |
| James Birkett-Evans | Trap pairs | |
| Martyn Blake | ||
| Johanne Brekke | smallbore rifle (3 positions) pair, prone pair | |
| Fred Brown | ||
| Steve Craft | Centre & Rapid fire pistol indiv/pair | |
| Richard Craven | ||
| David Davies | Fullbore rifle open indiv/pair | |
| Desmond Davies | skeet individual/pair | |
| Gwyn Davies | ||
| Robert Davies | Trap pairs | |
| Stuart Daltry | ||
| Richard Edwards | ||
| David George | ||
| Paul Grey | n/a | Coach |
| Ian Harris | ||
| Christopher Hockley | Fullbore rifle open indiv/pair | |
| Julie Malcolm | rifle 3-position indiv/pair, Air rifle pair, prone pair | |
| Patricia Mumford | ||
| John Osborne | ||
| Steve Pengelly | Centre & Rapid fire pistol indiv/pair | |
| Terry Wakefield | ||
| Rhian Wyke | Air Rifle Pair |
Squash
- Main article: Squash at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Benjamin | singles | |
| Gareth Davies | ||
| Andrew Evans | ||
| David Evans | singles | |
| Alex Gough | singles | |
| Katrina Hogan | ||
| Sian Johnson | ||
| Chris Robertson | n/a | Coach |
| Greg Tippings | singles |
Swimming
- Main article: Swimming at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
Men
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Ayers | ||
| Leighton Coleman | ||
| Martyn Davies | ||
| David Haller | n/a | Coach |
| Adam Johnson | ||
| Chris Jones | ||
| Mark Jones | ||
| Jonathon Lewis | ||
| Mike Roberts | n/a | Manager |
| Gary Rosser | ||
| Mike Watkins |
Women
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bethan Francis Coole | 200m backstroke | |
| Catrin Davies | 50, 100m freestyle | |
| Suzanne Flook | 200m butterfly | |
| Victoria Hale | 50, 200m freestyle | |
| Sara Hopkins | 50, 100m freestyle | |
| Charlotte Niblett | 200m butterfly, 200, 400 medley | |
| Caroline Warren | 100m breaststroke |
Tenpin bowling
- Main article: Tenpin bowling at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
Men[11]
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Chamberlain | singles | |
| Geoff Gladwyn-Ball | singles |
Women[11]
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Fortt | singles | |
| Tricia Outrim | singles |
Weightlifting
- Main article: Weightlifting at the 1998 Commonwealth Games[11]
| Athlete | Event/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Earwicker | 94 kg | |
| Marius Hardiman | 77kg | |
| Gareth Hives | 105 kg | |
| Alan Lee | n/a | Coach |
| Dave Morgan | 77 kg | |
| Tony Morgan | 69 kg | |
| Arfon Roberts | 69kg | |
| Jonathan Roberts | 94 kg | |
| Neil Taylor | 85kg |
References
- ↑ "Wales Kuala Lumpur 1998". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ "Commonwealth Games 1998 Final Medal Tally". BBC Sport. 28 October 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ↑ "1998 Commonwealth Games Athletes". 1998 Commonwealth Games. Archived from the original on 9 June 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ "Medal Standings Kuala Lumpur 1998". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ "Now for some medals please". South Wales Daily Post. 30 July 1998. Retrieved 9 August 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "Welsh squad named". South Wales Echo. 1 August 1998. Retrieved 10 August 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "Welsh must topple giants in bid for gold". South Wales Echo. 31 July 1998. Retrieved 13 August 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "Athletes' Profile: Netball". kl98.thecgf.com. 10 September 1998. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- ↑ "Women Netball Commonwealth Games Kuala Lumpur (MAS) 1998". www.todor66.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ↑ "XVI Commonwealth Games". www.sadec.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Morgan going for gold No.5". South Wales Daily Post. 17 June 1998. p. 39. Retrieved 10 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.