Reigning Commonwealth Games champions Rosie Eccles and Daniel Salmon have been chosen as Team Wales’ flag and baton bearers for the opening ceremony in Glasgow.
Boxer Eccles and bowler Salmon were surprised with the news by Team Wales chef de mission Gethin Jones.
Eccles will celebrate her 30th birthday by carrying the flag and leading Wales out at the Hydro on Thursday night.
The Caldicot boxer is competing at her third and final Games having won silver on the Gold Coast in 2018 and gold in Birmingham.
“I don’t think I’ve stopped smiling, I was speechless and it’s not often that happens,” said Eccles.
“It is unreal, a huge honour. I feel so fiercely proud to represent Wales again anyway and have my shot at gold for the team.
“But then to carry the flag and lead some amazing athletes out, it doesn’t get much better than that.”
Eccles recalls watching Olympic cycling champion Geraint Thomas carry out the flag at Birmingham four years ago.
“I remember thinking how proud he must feel and never did I think that could be me in the following Games,” said Eccles.
“I’m taken aback that they’ve picked me.”
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