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We are committed to action across five areas which are designed to support improved safeguarding and well being for everyone.

A new report commissioned by UK Sport has revealed the huge benefits that hosting major events delivers for the UK.

UK Sport and Sport England commit to reviewing the report’s implications for the wider sport sector.

The Olympic and Paralympic high-performance community came together for the UK Sport PLx awards.

As part of UK Sport’s commitment to using the power of sport to inspire positive change, we have been supporting Archery GB’s work promoting and supporting the growth of para archery across African nations.

The Sports Governance Academy will continue for a further 5-year term via a £1.8m of investment commencing December 2022.

This will be the first time that the European Athletics Championships will take place in the United Kingdom.

Breaking GB will use the funds to support a cohort of around seven athletes.

The programme will connect a diverse range of participants to cover key leadership topics.

UK Sport becomes a signatory of the UN Sports for Climate Action, committing to halving our carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero by 2040.

New funding stream, the National Governing Body Development Fund (NDF) created to support the organisational health of UK Sport funded NGBs.

UK Sport and The True Athlete Project launch new athlete programme featuring 20 athletes from across the sector.

Skeleton has been awarded funding to support their campaign towards the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games in 2026.

A message from Dame Katherine Grainger, Chair, UK Sport.

The Championships welcome Europe's top breakers on the 5th and 6th of November.

Two new members to join UK Sport's board in September.

Eight medals won at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games with UK Sport & CGF Partnership.

The UK welcomes the handover of the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport, the world’s largest network dedicated to advancing gender equality in sport and physical activity.

England & Wales are in a competitive bid process against Germany, South Africa and a joint bid from Belgium/Netherlands.

Investment of £24.2 million to be spread across eight Winter Olympic and Paralympic sports for Milan-Cortina cycle.

Baroness Grey-Thompson officially began as Sport Wales Chair on 4 July and now becomes a member on the UK Sport Board.

We're working with Sport England to ensure that appropriate changes are made to gymnastics and across the wider sporting sector

More than 30 para-athletes benefitting from the GAPS programme were given a boost today following a special visit.

The second progress report, covering activities conducted between January-June 2022.

The independent report examines allegations of mistreatment in the sport of gymnastics.

GAPS is a unique programme focused on supporting the development of emerging para athletes and coaches from the Commonwealth.

Sport Integrity will provide an independent and confidential reporting line and an independent investigation process.

Today a special event, hosted by The National Lottery, was held to encourage people with disabilities to try skiing. 

A host of Paralympic stars visited Hemel Hempstead snowdome alongside local community to give snow sports a go.

Congratulations to British Curling and our ambition to become a greater force in winter sport.

David Murdoch, Olympic Head Coach at British Curling on his coaching journey.

Local ski slope in Pendle come together to celebrate local athlete Ryding's Olympic journey.

Olympian Jamie Nicholls praises Halifax ski slope for hotbed of GB snowsport talent.

Dame Katherine Grainger and GB snowboarder Aimee Fuller join young skiers and boarders.

Sochi 2014 silver medalist Michael Goodfellow joins young curlers at Bruce Mouat's and Jen Dodds' first curling club.

Shelley Rudman, Kye Whyte and Ed Clancy celebrate the start of the Winter Olympics at Nottingham’s National Ice Centre.

UK Sport CEO looks ahead to the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

UK Sport’s ground-breaking female coaches leadership programme features 24 new promising female coaches.

A host of extraordinary sporting moments set to be delivered at the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Simon recognised for the role he has played in transforming the UK’s programme of major sporting events.

Over the next six months will look to engage with our external partners on the outcomes of the TRARIIS review.

High performance community celebrated as PLx award winners announced.

The Code, and associated documents, are produced in conjunction with Sport England and come following a review launched last year.

UK Sport CEO Sally Munday calls on athletes and staff to join the battle against racism.

Report released by UK Sport and City of London Corporation’s on the impact of major sport events.

Pregnancy guidance for the Olympic and Paralympic high-performance community and beyond now live.

The Wheelchair Rugby European Championships will take place at the Principality Stadium, Wales in May 2023.

Budget and Spending Review confirms £41million of investment.

A new Beijing Support Fund set to be invested into seven sports.

British Athletes Commission (BAC) now in receipt of £1.83million ahead of the Beijing and Paris Games.

New guidance for transgender inclusion in domestic sport published by UK's Sports Councils

"I am particularly looking forward to helping UK Sport build on an already well-established elite performance culture"

UK Sport Chair reflects on the exceptional Tokyo Paralympics Games

Ellie Robinson was amongst ParalympicsGB athletes at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park meeting the community

Yorkshire rower Ellen Buttrick supported her local community during COVID

Para taekwondo and para badminton make their Paralympic Tokyo debuts

The Inspiring a Generation Programme is helping more people get involved in the sport

George Peasgood makes history as Olympic and Paralympic sport celebrate 1000 medals with National Lottery funding.

Paralympic gold-medallist Oliver Hynd attended Northampton Swimming Club to celebrate Summers-Newton’s Tokyo heroics.

London 2012 Paralympic medallist Jon-Allan Butterworth attends Manchester Disability Hub.

UK Sport CEO looks ahead of the Tokyo Paralympic Games.

UK Sport Chair Dame Katherine Grainger reflects on the contribution of Maurice Watkins to British sport.

Boris Johnson announces government investment to support athlete paths to Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic.

A joint statement from Team GB, UK Sport, British Athletes Commission and English Institute of Sport.

UK Sport CEO reflects on Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and Team GB's extraordinary moments.

Tokyo has seen Team GB’s cycling team collect a host of medals, across a range of disciplines.

Team GB Olympians Brown and Martin are flying the flag to get more girls into skateboarding.

Dearing became the first black female swimmer to represent Team GB at the Olympics.

Tokyo success in the 800 metres a 'defining moment for next generation' of athletes.

The Big Plastic Pledge aims to help tackle single use plastic.

Whyte's former club in Peckham benefiting from The National Lottery investment.

Double Olympic medalist, Heather Stanning visits The National Lottery funded Go Row campaign in Bristol.