So often in this country we have seen Wales' rugby team on the receiving end of well wishes and applause as they head off to a World Cup.
Well, for the first time in 64 years, it's the football team's turn to be given the heroes' send-off to the biggest tournament in the world.
The wait is almost over. Today, Wales' football team fly out to Qatar as they embark on an epic World Cup adventure, with the full backing of three million people in this little corner of the world behind them.