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Chris Davies at the Geraint Thomas Velodrome which has been renamed for the day in dedication to The National Lottery funded grassroots sports worker and his teamÕs efforts during the pandem ICONIC sports venues across the country were renamed for 24 hours this week to honour the work of grassroots sport community workers and volunteers who have gone above and beyond during lockdown. The Geraint Thomas Velodrome was renamed The Chris Davies Velodrome, after the chair and coach of Newport's Lliswerry Runners. Although it will be Mr Davies' name adorning the Velodrome, the recognition is for the club as a whole and the volunteers who have worked tirelessly during the pandemic to keep sport going in South Wales.