The other players recognised are former Treherbert Boys Club players Philip Jones, Brian Merry, Roger Cope and Chris Kivington, along with Ian Reynolds, Jimmy Reynolds, Wayne Jones and Richard Lloyd (Ton and Gelli).

Jeff Cowland (Llwynypia), Eric Ricketts (Aberdare) and Jonathan Bunyard, who played for the Just Rentals team.

The players celebrated their achievements in an event held at the Ystrad Rhondda Sports Centre, organised by Jeff Cowland.

Jeff said: “A basketball veterans’ tournament was held in the National Sports Centre in Cardiff which was attended by former Wales international players.

“Also, there was Basketball Wales CEO Gavin Williams who informed everyone of an Annual Awards event taking place in Holland House Hotel in Cardiff in which past and present international players would be honoured.

“While there were presented with our international caps to be finally recognised for playing for Wales.”

Paul Barclay played his first game for Wales in 1960 in a Four Nations junior tournament in Ruislip.

He said: “I played first game for Wales at senior level in 1960 and in 1965 played for Great Britain against an American Select side.

“I played for Wales 65 times and I feel honoured to have finally been given a cap but very disappointed that over the years I have had nothing to show for it.

“It is a great honour to play for your country, and I have wonderful memories of my basketball years.”

Dave Addis recalls playing for the first time for Wales against England in 1964.

He said: “I had 33 senior caps and eight junior caps.

“I feel ecstatic that I have been finally recognised for playing for my country.”

Gavin Williams said: “Basketball Wales is delighted to honour the valley players and plan to repeat it every year with other former and present international players.”

Pictured are Paul Barclay and David Addis and the players with their international caps.