Twins Janette and Jeanette Howells will lead Wales' six-strong squad to Delhi as the Commonwealth Games includes archery for the first time since 1982.

The 48-year-olds from Pontypridd starred for Wales in India before during the 2006 Commonwealth Cup.

Great Britain internationals Tapani Kalmaru and Andrew Rose will join 2008 European Field championship silver medallist Tracey Anderson in Delhi.

International archer Geraint Thomas will also bid for medals in October.

Pat Widger, Chair of the Welsh Archery Association, said: "The archers that have been selected to represent Wales will provide a strong compound team and are all continuing to work hard to achieve their full potential."

Team Wales' archery squad will compete at the Yamuna Sports Complex in Delhi from 4 to 6 October.

Team Wales' Commonwealth Games archery team:

Name: Tracey Anderson
Date of birth: 24 February, 1975
From: Carmarthen
Event: Individual compound and women's team
Achievements: 2008 European Field Championship silver

Name: Janette Howells
Date of birth: 24 December, 1961
From: Pontypridd
Event: Individual compound and women's team
Achievements: Represented Wales in the Archery Commonwealth Cup

Name: Jeanette Howells
Date of birth: 24 December, 1961
From: Pontypridd
Event: Individual compound and women's team
Achievements: Represented Wales in the Archery Commonwealth Cup

Name: Tapani Kalmaru
Date of birth: 24 December, 1981
From: Haverfordwest
Event: Individual compound and men's team
Achievements: British senior team member

Name: Andrew Rose
Date of birth: 30 April, 1969
From: Cardiff
Event: Individual compound and men's team
Achievements: British senior team member

Name: Geraint Thomas
Date of birth: 8 January, 1984
From: Bridgend
Event: Individual compound and men's team
Achievements: Seventh at the 2007 International Field Archery Association Indoor Champions

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