CRICKLADE'S Welsh champion Laura Halford has been included in Wales' team for the Commonwealth Games this summer.

The 18 year old will be one of thre Welsh gymnasts vying for medals in Glasgow, in the individual hoop, ball, club and ribbon disciplines as well as competing together in the team event.

Halford, who retained her British title last month, joins Delhi 2010 silver medallist Frankie Jones, from Cardiff, and Swansea’s Nikara Jenkins who has won a hat-trick of British titles, in the team.

MORE SPORTS NEWS & PICTURES IN THURSDAY'S GAZETTE & HERALD