Welsh sprint star Lloyd Hughes hails Team Wales 'family' ahead of Commonwealth Games

Injuries may have hit Owain Lloyd Hughes' Commonwealth Games chances — but the Welsh sprinter will be firmly behind his Team Wales teammates this summer. It is now just under 100 days to go until the showpiece event takes place in Birmingham, the only major event in which the home nations compete separately. Ad/> And though 100m and 200m star Lloyd-Hughes, from Ystradgynlais, is unlikely to compete as he continues his return from persistent injuries, he knows just how special representing Wales is.

Athletics'One last run' — American legend Felix to retire at end of season14/04/2022 AT 10:59 The 20-year-old star: «It's massive to be honest. »I've always wanted to go to the Commonwealths. Instead of running for Great Britain — which is great — but running for your country, running for Wales is massive.

«Sadly I'm not going to be able to do that at the moment with my current situation, but I think anyone that runs, it's just amazing to run for your country. »The environment with the athletes is like a family. They're really brilliant and the coaches are really brilliant as well.

«On that start line you've got that Welsh vest on and everyone's looking at you, you've got your teammates on the side cheering you on. It's amazing actually, It's a really great experience running for them. »I don't think I'll be able to make the relay team due to injuries but hopefully my Welsh teammates, both female and male, will get the time to get in.