Ynys Môn finished off their Island Games 2023 experience in style as five medals were won, taking the medal total to 18 – a best ever result at an Island Games. Siblings Iolo and Cari both grabbed gold medals to complete a Hughes double in the 800m athletics events. The men’s 4x100m relay team won … More Best Ever Island Games For Ynys Môn Confirmed On Final Day
The men’s footballers have done it again this evening at a sunny Blanche Pierre Lane. Ynys Môn took on Bermuda in the semi final of the football tournament and won 2-0. The first goal came from Matt Reynolds after a pullback from Liam Morris. The second goal came from Sam Gregson who was there to … More Footballers Delight On Day 5
Osian Perrin stormed to an incredible win in the men’s 5,000m at the athletics stadium. The pack started slow, and after a few laps Osian decided to put his foot on the gas and stretched out to a huge lead. His pace increased as the race went on and the gold was his, and along … More Perrin Strikes Gold On Day 4
It was another fantastic evening at the athletics stadium for Ynys Môn as three more medals were won. Iolo Hughes stormed to success in the men’s 1500m. He won that event at Jersey 2015 and this time round looked even stronger, breaking the Ynys Môn record. Quickly after this, it was his sister’s turn. Cari … More Athletics Team Success Continues On Day 3
What a fantastic day for Ynys Môn across the board. The athletics team had a brilliant evening meet with three medals. Ffion Roberts bagged the island’s first gold medal of the 2023 Island Games. Her victory, by over a full second, gave her gold in the women’s 400m. Whilst she was crossing the line, Patrick … More Magical Medal Monday for Ynys Môn
After a fantastic opening ceremony on Day 0 of the Island Games, the action got under way in Guernsey for Ynys Môn competitors. It was the women’s shooting team who have earned top billing for us today as they picked up a fantastic silver medal in the Sport Trap Team event. Catriona Duffy, Bonny Cunliffe … More Day 1 Review – Women’s Shooters Start Medal Haul
Before the fun of the Island Games in Guernsey, Ynys Môn will be sending a team of 13 gymnasts to the island of Åland for the Inter Games Gymnastics tournament. As hosts of the Island Games, Guernsey was able to choose between 12 and 14 sports for a list. Unfortunately, gymnastics missed out, but thankfully … More Gymnastics team heading to Åland
The Ynys Môn flag bearer and water carrier have been announced for this summer’s Island Games. Golfer Gareth Owen will carry the Welsh flag at the opening ceremony in St Peter Port, Guernsey on 8 July. This will be Gaz’s sixth Island Games after playing in the men’s football in Shetland (2005), Rhodes (2007), Aland … More Flag Bearer and Water Carrier Announced
With three weeks until the 2023 Ynys Môn team head south and across the English Channel to Guernsey we’re going to take a look at Records (Island Records), Regulars (Competitors who are back) and our previous trips to Guernsey (1987 and 2003). Ynys Môn had a brilliant Island Games in Gibraltar in 2019 with 15 … More Records, Regulars and Returning to Guernsey
With just a few weeks to go until we head to the Channel Islands for the 19th edition of the Island Games, we’re pleased to be able to announce our final teams for Guernsey 2023. Triathlon A team of six will competing in the triathlon at Guernsey 2023 in the colours of Ynys Môn. Penny … More Final Teams Announced for Guernsey 2023