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Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Wales team unharmed but cancel Euro 2025 training after bus crash
Wales coach Rhian Wilkinson said her players were shaken but otherwise fine after their bus crashed on the way to Stadion St Gallen for training on Tuesday ahead of their Women's Euro 2025 match against France. Wilkinson, who was in a separate vehicle along with skipper Angharad James, said that the well-being of her players was the priority ahead of Wednesday's game. "Yeah, football is secondary and I think, yes we are shaken because we are away from the team right now knowing that they've had to experience that," Wilkinson told a press conference. "But equally we have a great group and I have been assured that everyone is fine. We have practiced for the unexpected, that's what we can call this. "We will check in with everyone and make sure they are all in a good spot and we can focus on the football again after that. Our priority is to get them all together and away from the scene. We'll be checking in to make sure they all continue to be OK." Wilkinson said the crash happened near the team hotel. "All passengers on the Cymru National Team bus and in the other vehicle are unharmed," The Football Association of Wales said in a statement. "The FAW's priority has been to remove the players from the scene and return to the Cymru training base to complete their preparations for tomorrow's match." Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore NDP celebrations to be held at 5 heartland sites, including Bishan and Punggol, on Aug 10 Singapore Keep citizens at the centre of public service, Chan Chun Sing tells civil servants Singapore Man arrested for allegedly throwing bottle at SMRT bus, injuring passenger Asia As Trump plays tariffs hard ball, Asean has little choice but to play on Asia PM Anwar called out by his own lawmakers as Malaysia's judicial crisis heats up Singapore SIA flight from Brisbane to Singapore diverted to Perth due to technical issue Sport Speeding likely cause of Diogo Jota car crash: Police Business Great Eastern could resume trading after delisting vote fails to pass; OCBC's exit offer lapses Wales, who are making their major tournament debut, lost 3-0 to the Netherlands on Saturday and are facing elimination when they play France on Wednesday. Wales face England in the final group game. REUTERS
ITV News
5 days ago
- Sport
- ITV News
Wales Women team bus involved in crash on way to training for Euro 2025 game
Wales Women's team have been involved in a traffic collision while heading to training in Switzerland. Wales are set to play France tomorrow evening in their second game of the tournament however their bus was involved in a crash on Tuesday (8 July) afternoon. Tuesday's training session has been cancelled but Manager Rhian Wilkinson reassured the media that everyone was ok. She and Captain Angharad James had been travelling separately on their way to a press conference. Shortly after the incident, Wilkinson told members of the media that the situation was "developing" but added: "Everyone is ok, our priority is just to get them all toegther and away form the scene adn thenr eassis "We've got great staff and really good support for them. And we'll be checking in to make sure they continue to be ok. "Also, and just as importantly, I believe the other car involved - I think everyone is ok there as well." She added: "Football is secondary and I think yes we are shaken just because we don't know. We are away from the team right now so they've had to experience that but equally we have a great group. "I've been assured everyone is fine. We've practiced for the unexpected and I think that's what you can call this. "Football is secondary but equally we'll check back in and make sure everyone is in a good spot and then start working towards football again after that." In a statement, the FAW said: "The Cymru National Team bus has been involved in a road traffic accident whilst travelling to Arena St Gallen for their matchday -1 training session ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Women's EURO 2025 match against France. "All passengers on the Cymru National Team bus and in the other vehicle are unharmed. The FAW's priority has been to remove the players from the scene and return to the Cymru training base to complete their preparations for tomorrow's match."
South Wales Argus
05-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Newport shows support for Wales at the Women's Euros
The EUROs are the sporting event of the summer, and it's made even more special by the fact that 2025 marks the first year that Cymru's Women have ever qualified for a major tournament. The names of the squad that defied all the odds are displayed proudly on the back of the shirt, representing those who will take to the field this weekend and play for their country. The 'Ein Crys Cymru' tour celebrates the Cymru National Team's higher purpose, 'to play for change. To play to inspire. For Us. For Them. For Her.' which honours the trailblazers who fought for the creation our women's national team, the current heroes wearing the shirt today, and the future generations still to come. The tour began at the foot of Yr Wyddfa, marking the announcement of Cymru's EUROs squad and the beginning of a monumental moment for the women's squad. The shirt is an important reminder of how far the women's squad has come (Image: NQ)Former Cymru Captain and UEFA Vice President, Professor Laura McAllister CBE said: 'I played for Cymru during a time when having our own kit felt like a luxury. The progress we've made since then is extraordinary, and we can see how much more we can still achieve together. 'The Cymru shirt is more than just fabric, it offers a badge of honour, and this national tour gives us all a moment to reflect, to celebrate, and to show every girl in Wales that they belong in football.' It marks a huge turning point for the women's squad, who until recent years found themselves borrowing their ill-fitting kit from the men's squad. It then wasn't until 2019 that Cymru's women players saw their own names proudly printed on the back of their shirts, representing a landmark moment of recognition and representation for the squad. It's an incredibly powerful symbol of how far the women's game has come in recent years and only creates excitement for where it could go in future. Cymru Captain, Angharad James said: 'When I put on this shirt, it represents every woman who paved the way for us and those who fought to get us here. 'This Cymru team has earned its place on the biggest stage, and we'll wear this shirt with pride. This shirt belongs to all of us, and we want every person in Wales to feel part of our journey to Switzerland.' Cymru will find themselves facing off in Group D against previous champions Netherlands, underdogs France and current champions England. Cymru's campaign begins at 5PM on Saturday 5 July when the team takes on Netherlands in Lucerne, Switzerland.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Send in your questions for Wales women's football stars
We want to hear your questions for Lily Woodham, Josie Green and Elise Hughes - football stars who play for Cymru, the Wales national team. Newsround will be chatting to the Welsh players ahead of an exciting time for the women's team. Cymru will make their first ever appearance in an international tournament with Euro 2025 this summer. Send in your questions in the comments!
