Swansea University Welcomes Paralympians
January 2012
The Mexican Paralympic Committee have confirmed that they will be preparing for the 2012 Paralympics in Swansea. This announcement follows the decision by the New Zealand Paralympic Committee that they will also train at Swansea University.
These decisions demonstrate that Swansea University has the kind of first class facilities and sporting infrastructure that elite sports teams are looking for. The University is building a reputation as a national centre for sporting excellence. Facilities at Swansea's Sports Village include sports hall, gym, fitness studios, outdoor pitches, all weather pitches courts, indoor track and Wales National 50m pool. Just a short walk from the Sports Village and you find yourself on the main university campus where there are in excess of 1200 beds, catering and meeting facilities. All of this in a stunning environment surrounded by parkland overlooking the sweep of Swansea Bay.
Nanele Lewis, Conference Services Manager commented: "we look forward to developing our relationships with the teams and maintaining links which will go beyond the games. We hope that the teams will also take time to see the beauty of the area and exchange cultural as well as sporting experiences."
