Popular all-round athlete Arwel Lewis wins ‘Services to Athletics’ award.

Popular all-round athlete Arwel Lewis wins ‘Services to Athletics’ award...

Report by Don Hale

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Praise was given to top all-round athlete, Arwel Lewis, from Eryri Harriers last week after he was presented with the ‘Services to Athletics’ award at the Welsh Athletics awards evening.

This popular veteran still competes regularly for his club in all disciplines, and has represented Wales on the road, cross country, trail, and in mountain races. 

Kay Hatton, who is a member of the North Wales Regional Athletics Council, said: “Arwel puts in a huge amount of time as a volunteer for his club, and as a race adjudicator and race organiser. 

“He is also the fell/trail representative on the NWRAC and WA General Council, the Welsh Athletics mountain/trail secretary, and a team manager, in addition to be being the Welsh Ultra representative. This was such a well-deserved award!”

A modest Arwel later acknowledged: “I am very honoured and feel very privileged to have received the Welsh Athletics Services to Athletics award. Being a staunch supporter of Welsh Athletics and all aspects of the sport. 

“It is a sport for all, and I am more than willing to give up my spare time to ensure everyone has a great and enjoyable experience in the sport. I am extremely grateful to everyone who have helped me over the years and very appreciative of the many other volunteers who do so much for the sport.”