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Former Commonwealth Games medallist Non Evans receives MBE

Two-time Commonwealth Games silver medallist Non Evans received an MBE for her services to sport on Tuesday.

Evans, 35, received her award from the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

The Welsh all-rounder famously become the first woman to compete in two sports at the 2002 Commonwealth Games as she took part in the judo and weightlifting competitions.

In 2010 the Cardiff product added wrestling to her Commonwealth CV as she took to the mat at the Dehli Games.

The sporting standout retired from international rugby last year following a record-breaking career which featured 86 caps and 64 tries for Wales.


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