The BBC presenter stated he “could not be more proud” as he spoke about his new position
Jones went again to college to assist him land his new position(Image: BBC)
BBC Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones says he “could not be more proud” to be appointed Team Wales’ chef de mission for this summer season’s Commonwealth Games.
Jones was appointed to the position final summer season, having beforehand served as group attaché on the 2018 Games on the Gold Coast, and will now be the figurehead of Team Wales at this yr’s Games in Glasgow, which kicks off in July. As chef de mission, he’s reponsible for main and motivating athletes and help employees, representing Wales at official features and performing as a spokesperson for the group.
Having began his new position, the Cardiff-born presenter led Wales’ Commonwealth Day celebrations within the capital, fronting an occasion that introduced collectively aspiring Team Wales athletes and native major school youngsters because the countdown to Glasgow continues.
Speaking on the occasion, Jones stated he could not imagine his luck when he landed the job, however admitted he had worked hard for it, having gone again to college to finish a Master’s diploma in Sports Directorship and develop his skillset for the position.
“I could not be more proud to be doing it,” he informed the BBC. “I’ve worked hard for it as well. I had a taste of this in 2018 with the Gold Coast as team attaché and it inspired me to want to do more.
“I went again to uni and I did a Master’s diploma and spent three or 4 years in as many sports activities as I might, studying as a lot as I might.
“When the job opportunity came up, I went for it and went throught the interview processes and everything that came with it and I couldn’t believe my luck getting the job.
On what the role entails, Jones added: “My problem, I suppose, is making an attempt to carry 10 sports activities collectively who very a lot compete individually all year long, however for the Commonwealth Games, we come collectively underneath the Team Wales umbrella.
“This is another event in the Team Wales calendar to get us excited for what’s to come on Commonwealth Day. The focus has very much been on the younger generation, we’ve had local primary schools, a couple of them grilling me on stage about my role as chef de mission.
“Also, we’re getting the prospect to mingle with a few of our athletes who will hopefully be making it to the Commonwealth Games and inspiring that subsequent era, and typically making an attempt to lift consciousness of the Commonwealth Games occurring in Glasgow on the finish of July.”
After being appointed to the position final summer season, the previous Blue Peter presenter stated it was a “super honour,” adding: “I look ahead to working alongside our athletes, coaches, and help employees to ship a efficiency that displays the pleasure and ardour of Wales.
“Since my involvement in 2018 I knew I wanted to be involved with Team Wales again, and I knew I needed to develop my skills and knowledge of leadership, governance and a build a deeper understanding of performance at an elite level. I am really honoured to be Chef de Mission for Team Wales.”
Chair of Commonwealth Games Wales, Gareth Davies, said at the time: “The Chef de Mission role is integral to shaping the team’s culture and values, both internally among athletes and support staff, and externally to the wider public.
“We are actually happy that Gethin needed to use for this place, and it’s a testomony to his dedication and ardour for the position how skilled and educated he’s. We look ahead to working with him as we go into the ultimate 400 days earlier than the Games start.”
