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Wales National Women's Football Team

EDM (Early Day Motion) 504: tabled on 04 December 2024

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 5 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House commends the Wales National Women's Football Team for qualifying for a major women’s tournament for the first time; notes that Angharad James captained Wales to a 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland thanks to goals from Hannah Cain and Carrie Jones; further notes that the Welsh side were victorious in Dublin as part of the second leg of the UEFA Women’s EURO play-off final, and now advance to next summer’s finals in Switzerland; congratulates head coach Rhian Wilkinson and the whole team on a well-deserved victory and for opening new doors for women and Welsh football; highlights the team’s hard work in inspiring young girls to dream big and believe in themselves; thanks trailblazers like Gail Paterson-Manning from Ynys Môn, whose early work in women’s football helped pave the way for the current team’s success; and wishes the Dragons the very best for the tournament ahead.