Cardiff academic appointed to prestigious Commonwealth Games role

Professor Nicola Phillips appointed as Chef de Mission. Professor Nicola Phillips, School of Healthcare Sciences has been appointed as the next Chef de Mission for Commonwealth Games Wales. Professor Phillips will be tasked with leading the Welsh team of athletes, coaches, managers and support staff to the 21st Games in Gold Coast 2018. An exceptional leader and an international specialist in the field of sports injury management, Professor Phillips brings a wealth of experience of supporting athletes at national and international events. During her highly successful career, she has worked with the Welsh and British Weightlifting teams, professional rugby union, Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games. She is also President of the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy. Professor Phillips said "For me, this feels a natural step and a culmination of decades of involvement with the Commonwealth Games.