A local boxing coach captured silver at a national awards ceremony for his dedication to running disabled boxing programs.
On July 3, Chris McEwen attended the 2024 Welsh Veterans Awards and was recognised for his contribution to the Welsh Fitness Industry and Society.
Chris is the chairman of Great Britain Disability Boxing, Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Amateur Boxing Club and is a regular coach at Insport series – a company providing inclusive sporting opportunities for disabled adults across Wales.
“This is a massive achievement for us. We won silver for our contribution to the Welsh Fitness Industry.
“Thank you to Print Inc Embroidery and Print Inc for sponsoring the award category. Thank you to Veterans Awards for an incredible evening.
“This is a great achievement for Grassroots Boxing, the community programmes delivered and for inclusion sport.
“Thank you to BoxWise London and to everybody involved in running the sessions and attending the sessions of all abilities. Sport is for all.”
The Welsh Veterans Awards honours veterans in sport, business, fitness and the wider community for making a positive difference.
As the chairman of Pembroke and Pembroke Dock ABC, Chris hosts inclusive boxing sessions every Thursday from 5pm to 8:30pm.
On July 8, Chris went to Swansea Bay Sports Park to attend an Insport Day with Disability Sports Wales.
“We will delivering our inclusive boxing sessions where you can also try our Virtual Reality Boxing with Golden Gloves VR.”
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