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Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 November 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Monday, 24 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Netball: Olympic Games

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with the International Olympic Committee on the inclusion of netball in the Olympic Games.

Answer

I have not had discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) about the inclusion of netball, or any other sport, in the Olympic Games.

The Olympic sports programme is determined by the IOC. The British Olympic Association, as the National Organising Committee for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is the domestic representative to the IOC and does so operating independently of the Government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
92512
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Olympic Games International Olympic Committee Netball
Link
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