Welsh Sporting Legends Hall of Fame

WALES doesn’t just play sport – it lives it. The legendary figures featured below have broken records, lifted trophies and thrilled millions with unforgettable performances. From packed stadiums to the world’s biggest stages, these Welsh stars have inspired generations with skill, courage and an unshakable passion for their sport.

This Ewegottalove Wales Sports Hall of Fame celebrates some of the nation’s greatest – icons whose achievements have echoed far beyond Wales, from rugby pitches and football fields to velodromes, boxing rings, athletics tracks, Olympic waters and even those dens of ‘misspent youth’, snooker halls.

This gallery honours the giants of our nation: athletes who have soared, fought, overcome and triumphed on the world stage, carrying the dragon proudly with them along the way.

From the artistry of John Charles to the invincibility of Joe Calzaghe, from Tanni Grey-Thompson’s relentless drive to Geraint Thomas’s grit on the road, and from the majesty of Gareth Edwards to the unerring accuracy of Ray Reardon, their stories are Wales’s gift to the sporting world.

Simply click on the names below to be taken to our detailed profiles of each individual. But that’s not all… we need your help. Our gallery contains 36 of the greatest, but we’re not done yet. We want ewe to finish the squad and help us build the ultimate Top 50 line-up of Welsh sporting legends.

Tell us who ewe think is missing by e-mailing us at ewegottalove.online@gmail.com and explain why they should make our Top 50. Make your case and we’ll select the 14 names to complete our gallery of greatness from your best suggestions. Keep an eye out on our social media for updates and don’t forget to come to back and run the rule over our completed line-up.