SOME incredible displays from six members of the Pembrokeshire Special Needs Gymnastics Club (PSNGC) saw them return home from the Special Olympics in Sheffield with 26 medals between them.

Leon Davies, Joshua Critten, Jake Morgans, Adele Bevan, Lydia James, and Jemma Bowie-Hallam formed part of the 170 strong Welsh squad, and between them won 7 gold medals, 10 silvers, and 9 bronze.

Overall, Wales took home 205 medals, with 59 golds, 82 silvers, and 64 bronze.

“Obviously we are very proud of them,” said PSNG coach Amy Yelland.

“They performed and behaved so well and loved every moment.

“Now they can really build on this in future competitions and the experience of the Special Olympics should be a real confidence boost.”

The results of the PSNGC gymnasts were as follows:

Leon Davies: 4 bronze medals (vault, pommel, high bar, floor); 4th place (bars, overall), 5th place (rings).
Joshua Critten: 3 gold medals (rings, pommel, high bar); 2 silver (vault, floor); 1 bronze (overall), 5th place (bars).
Jake Morgans: 1 gold medal (floor), 2 silver (rings, overall); 1 bronze (pommel), 4th place (vault, high bar), 8th place (bars).
Adele Bevan: 2 gold medals (uneven bars, overall), 2 silvers (vault, beam), 4th place (floor).
Lydia James: 2 silver medals (uneven bars, floor), 2 bronze (beam, overall), 4th place (vault).
Jemma Bowie-Hallam: 1 gold medal (uneven bars), 2 silver (beam, overall), I bronze (floor), 4th place (vault).

Furthermore, Wales were judged by volunteers as the best supported team at the games, and were presented with a certificate.

PSNGC gymnasts will now turn their attention to their next competition in Poole, Dorset, on October 6-8, whilst the club is also appealing for more coaches.

All Level 1 and 2 coaches, and volunteers, are welcome to get in touch and anyone interested can contact PSNGC@hotmail.co.uk

The club thanked the following sponsors: Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, and Pembroke Town Councils, The Waterloo Club, SemLogistics, Inner Wheel Pembroke, Tesco is Milford Haven, Mason Lodges, Puffin Potatoes.