In pictures: Remembering when the sports stars of Newport were applauded
Jo Barnes
Newport Sports Awards, Lynne Melia of Gwent Sword Club with Mervyn Fleming, Chairman of Newport Sports Council
BACK in 2005 we were there to capture the winners of the Newport Sports Awards.
Here's a selection of images from that event.
South Wales Argus: Newport Sports Awards, Lynne Melia of Gwent Sword Club with Mervyn Fleming, Chairman of Newport Sports Council
Lynne Melia of Gwent Sword Club with Mervyn Fleming, chairman of Newport Sports Council
South Wales Argus: Newport Sports Awards, Coach of the year, Colin Simmons, Newport Cycle speedway club
Coach of the year Colin Simmons of Newport Cycle Speedway Club
South Wales Argus: Newport Sports Awards, Liz Johnson, Paralympic silver medaliist
Liz Johnson, Paralympic silver medaliist
South Wales Argus: Newport Sports Awards, Young team of the year, Newport Cycle speedway club
Young Team of the Year, Newport Cycle Speedway Club
South Wales Argus: Newport Sports Awards, Lifetime achievement award for Steve Babos of Newport Judo Club, presented by Nabil Hassan
Lifetime achievement award for Steve Babos of Newport Judo Club, presented by Nabil Hassan
South Wales Argus: Newport Sports Awards, Olivia Scarfi
Olivia Scarfi
South Wales Argus: Newport Sports awards, Gwent Sword Club
Gwent Sword Club
South Wales Argus: Newport Sports Awards, Rebecca Williams
Rebecca Williams
South Wales Argus: Newport Sports Awards, Alexia Evans
Alexia Evans
South Wales Argus: Newport Sports Awards, Liz Johnson
Liz Johnson
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