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Written question asked by Lord Pendry (Labour) on Monday, 5 September 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 September 2016. It was answered by Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen (Conservative) on Friday, 16 September 2016 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Sports Competitors: Finance

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Olympic Games in Rio, and the potential adverse impact on funding for elite athletes of Brexit, what steps they will take to ensure proper funding for such athletes to support their successful participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Answer

The London 2012 Olympic Games were a huge success with sold-out venues and the best British performance for over 100 years in winning 65 medals. The Games left a legacy of increased participation and world-class sporting venues which are now being used by our elite athletes as well as local communities.

The commitment from the Government immediately following the London 2012 Olympic Games to confirm and sustain Exchequer support for the UK Sport World Class Programme was a significant moment in underpinning the success of Rio, providing UK Sport, and the National Governing Bodies of sport, with the necessary financial support to invest in medal success across the Olympic and Paralympic sports.

I am confident that this success will continue at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, and through to Tokyo in 2020 and beyond. Since 2012, UK Sport funded athletes have given back over 18,000 days visiting schools and local projects as part of our commitment to inspire the next generation.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1582
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Finance Olympic Games Sports competitors Tokyo Brexit
Link
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