Gethin Jones has introduced that he has joined Workforce Wales as a “Chef de Mission” for the 2020 Commonwealth Video games. The Morning Dwell star has been given a brand new appointment and is accountable for main, supporting, and representing the nationwide workforce on the main multi-sport occasion. The 47-year-old, who was born in Cardiff, shared the thrilling information along with his followers on Instagram with a variety of photographs, a few of which contain him interacting with Welsh athletes. Jones additionally labored as an attache for the Welsh workforce on the Gold Coast Video games in 2018. The video games are being held subsequent yr in Glasgow between July 23 and August 2nd, the place 10 sports activities shall be going down.
The TV star stated on-line, “I’m past proud to share that I’ve been appointed ‘Chef de Mission’ for @team_wales for @glasgow_2026. Mae’n anrhydedd enfawr. And no… I received’t be the designated workforce prepare dinner!
“Chef de Mission is a French time period which means ‘Head of Mission’, and in a sporting context is accountable for main, supporting and representing the nationwide workforce at a significant multi-sport occasion, such because the Commonwealth Video games.
“Again in 2018, I had the privilege of travelling to the Gold Coast Video games as Workforce Wales Attaché. It was among the best experiences of my profession, and I knew then that I wished to be extra concerned.
“So I went again to College to check Excessive Efficiency, Governance, Management and Tradition. I’ve been fortunate sufficient to realize expertise with organisations just like the NFL, WRU, the Rugby League World Cup, London 2012 and Rio 2016. All of this has led me to this function.” He signed off with, “I couldn’t be extra excited for what’s forward. 400 diwrnod i fynd!”
Radio presenter Sara Cox left a remark saying, “If I used to be on a mission I can’t consider anybody else I’d wish to head it up! You’re so good for this gig. Large congrats & good luck to you & @team_wales for Glasgow 2026.”
Workforce GB swimmer and Welsh medallist Jazz Carlin stated, “Superb information!!!! Congratulations.” One fan typed, “Excellent Geth! Not simply being the right individual for the function together with your real love enthusiasm and beneficiant nature however on the work you’ve put in to get there. That’s management. What a mission!!”
The ten-sport programme will embrace monitor biking, weightlifting, swimming, judo, netball, inventive gymnastics, boxing, bowls, athletics, and basketball.
