Para-bowls pair claim dramatic victory
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Para-bowlers Julie Thomas and Steffan James began their Commonwealth Games campaign with a stunning comeback tie-break victory against Australia in the B2/B3 category.
Thomas and James lost the opening set 4-2 before levelling things in the second set by winning 6-3. This forced a tie-break end and Wales triumphed 2-0.
James, who is playing in his first Commonwealth Games, said: "We were really chuffed and excited to have got it over the line.
"It was amazing. I am so fortunate to have the support and backing of my family here and friends back home who are following the Games."
Thomas has won a silver and bronze at the past two Games.
"It was brilliant," said Thomas, who took up bowls in 2014 after losing her sight.
"It is a very cut-throat format but we just have to accept it is another end and play as best as you can."
James and Thomas are aided by directors James Jones and John Wilson, who is the oldest member of Team Wales at 72.
The team are back in action against England on Friday evening at 20:40 BST.
