Two Pembrokeshire bowlers have been named for Team Wales at next year’s Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.

Among the five strong team are Jonathan Hubbard, of Tenby Bowling Club and Raymond Lillycrop, of Milford Haven.

They will join Pauline Wilson, of Builth Wells in the open triples event, with whom they won a bronze medal after representing Wales in an Eight Nations Para Sports event in June.

Also competing will be Julie Thomas (Bridgend) and Gilbert Miles (Pontardulais) in the visually impaired mixed pairs (B2/B3) event, directed by John Wilson and Byron John respectively.

The Commonwealth Games is the only international multi-sport event which features an integrated para-sport programme. 2018 will see the largest para-sport programme in the history of the Games - with up to 300 para-athletes and 38 medal events across seven sports.

As well as bowls, this week also saw the teams selected for cycling and table tennis.

Helen Phillips, chair of the Commonwealth Games Wales Board who confirmed the selections, said: “Congratulations to all of the Welsh para-athletes who have been selected to represent Team Wales at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. They have all achieved great results on the international sporting stage, and we look forward to seeing them make Wales proud once again next year. Being chosen for Team Wales is testament to their commitment, passion and dedication and also the excellent support of their coaches, families, Disability Sport Wales and their national governing body.”

Disability Sport Wales CEO, Fiona Reid said: “Disability Sport Wales are delighted to see the inclusion of these para-athletes within Team Wales. The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will showcase the highest number of para-sport events ever at a Commonwealth Games, and I’m absolutely thrilled to see a strong team of para-athletes selected.

Hazel Wilson, team manager for lawn bowls in Wales, added: “I am delighted that Wales para bowls have been nominated to take part in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. It is a fantastic opportunity and I am sure the whole of Wales will be behind the team. We have a really strong squad and, based on their bronze medal success for both the visually impaired and para teams in a test event on the Commonwealth Games bowling greens earlier this year, Wales has a brilliant chance of medal success.”