Liz Nicholl, CEO of UK Sport, today released a statement welcoming Sport England's new five-year strategy, Towards an Active Nation:
“We look forward to continuing to work in partnership with Sport England to support the world class athletes of the future to achieve medal success and make the nation proud.
“A thriving, inclusive talent pathway drawing from a diverse talent pool, underpinned by an active nation, is integral to our nation’s chances of continuing to deliver sporting success on the World stage.
“We welcome Sport England’s renewed and extended support for hosting and bidding for major events and, in line with the Government’s Sporting Future strategy, we will continue to work together with national governing bodies of sport to ensure good governance and excellent leadership.”
To read the strategy in full, visit Sport England's website at this link.