My Welsh Sport_The Conversation

For my Welsh Sport_The Conversation a range of experts share their thoughts on the future of sport in Wales. Today sees the first in a series of posts from Al Smith, Jono Byrne, Mark Upton (co-creators at myfastestmile) and Sport Wales' Owen Lewis.  “Ghost of the Future, I fear you more than any spectre I have seen. But as I know your purpose is to do me good, and as I hope to live to be another man from what I was, I am prepared to bear you company, and do it with a thankful heart. Will you not speak to me?”  Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol As we approach the season of goodwill and prepare to spend some well-earned time with friends and family, it seems timely that we spare a moment to consider what we’re doing in our professional lives to provide for the wellbeing of others. In embracing the opportunity afforded by the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act we invite ourselves to be guided by future intent rather than beholden only to present successes or boun...

For my Welsh Sport_The Conversation a range of experts share their thoughts on the future of sport in Wales. Today sees Sport Wales Senior Insight Officer Lauren Carter-Davies explain why she thinks sport is like Brussel Sprouts.  Like Brussel sprouts, sport can contribute to the wellbeing of future generations, but it isn’t essential We all know that vegetables are good for us. In particular, there are many benefits to eating Brussel sprouts. They are a good source of vitamins C and K, and have been shown to contribute to lowering cholesterol. In this way, Brussel sprouts can contribute to wellbeing, but so too can other vegetables. You could go your whole life and never eat a Brussel sprout and still have your health. In the same way, it is well established that physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Specifically, studies have shown that participation in sport, one of several forms of physical activity, can improve physical and mental hea...