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Athlete to Coach and Supporting Coaching in High-Performance Sport programmes launched, as part of the UK Sport’s commitment to supporting coaching across the high-performance community.

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy has appointed Professor Nick Webborn CBE as the new Chair of UK Sport.

UK Sport announces a groundbreaking partnership with creative studio Weirdo to launch two innovative fan engagement pilots

Olympic and Paralympic athletes set to drive social impact

New finding reveal a radical sector-wide shift, as British sports back sustainability like never before.

More than 50 members of the high-performance coaching community gathered for the first Annual Assembly for Women in Coaching

UK Sport announces its first-ever Event Social Impact Partners for the LA cycle.

Coming a year after the launch of Making Live Sport Matter, a new major event strategic framework for the UK.

Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, will both take place in the UK in 2027.

Dame Katherine Grainger’s eight-year term as Chair ends on 25 March, with Rachel stepping into the role on an interim basis from 26 March.

UK Sport announces the launch of an updated Athlete Performance Award (APA).

Hannah Cockcroft who won her ninth gold medal at a Games in the summer was made a CBE alongside ParalympicsGB, chef de mission Penny Briscoe.

A report showcasing the insight of the diversity of boards within sporting bodies in the UK.

UK Sport has revealed its greatest investment to date with £330m in Government and National Lottery funding set to benefit more than 50 sports.

A celebration of athletes, support teams and sports from an incredible 2024.

UK Sport’s response on the news from the Chancellor regarding the Government Budget.

Buckingham Palace Hosts Historic Event to Recognise Coaches’ Vital Contribution to British Sport.

The Oxfordshire venue, home of the Duke of Marlborough, previously ran the 2005 FEI Eventing European Championship.

The finest hockey talent from Europe will compete in an unforgettable tournament in Summer 2027.

The Championships will take place from 4-14 September 2025 at the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool.

The UK Steering Committee, serves to support the implementation of the IWG Strategic Plan 2022-2026.

Over 100 Paralympic and Olympic athletes are heading to a community project near you supported by The National Lottery.

Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid's gold medal in the Wheelchair Tennis Men's Double event secured the milestone.

Archery GB's Rikki Bingham reflects on UK Sport leadership development programme.

Boccia UK's Claire Morrison reflects on personal development through UK Sport development programme.

Event to be held at Buckingham Palace to honour the coaches behind Great Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

New athlete recruitment campaign launched in hunt for next generation of Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes.

Team GB and ParalympicsGB stars are given the chance to follow their passions and develop projects in their communities.

UK Sport's Dame Katherine Grainger and Dr Kate Baker reflect on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Paddle UK's Gareth Wilson reflects on personal development through UK Sport programme.

A silver medal in the cycling men’s team pursuit at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games secured the milestone.

Aquatics GB's Alan Lynn underlines the importance of building lifelong connections within the coaching community.

300 women have won their first medal at a Summer Games since National Lottery funding was introduced in 1997.

Renewal of the long-standing commitment of collaboration between the Japan Sport Council and UK Sport.

Skateboard GB's Lucy Rafferty Adams reflects on UK Sport's Leading to Perform development programme.

The research concludes that Olympic and Paralympic sports directly contributed £25.5 billion to the UK economy in 2021.

Charlotte Dujardin’s eligibility to receive public funding has now been suspended.

Through several proactive and collaborative programmes to support British coaches, the number of women coaching in Olympic and Paralympic sports in the UK has almost doubled since the Tokyo 2020 Games.

UK Sport is inviting applications from prospective social impact partners that share our vision to use the platform of major events to power positive change.

Discover how we're working together with UKSI, Team GB and ParalympicsGB to develop the Games leaders of the future.