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"An organisation suited to the needs of elite sport in a devolved Britain," is how Sue Campbell describes the UK Sport she would like to see at the conclusion of her 18-month term at the helm of the UK's elite sport agency

Sue Campbell CBE, Chair of UK Sport and Youth Sport Trust, has been appointed to the House of Lords and will serve as a Crossbench Peer. The accolade is in recognition of her major sporting contribution to the UK

UK Sport confirm goal of finishing second in the Paralympic medal table and a target of at least 103 medals from at least 12 sports.

British athletes will continue to be strongly supported by National Lottery and Exchequer cash in the run up to Rio 2016.

United Nations Secretary General highlighted the importance of sport for development and peace referencing International Inspiration.

Olympic gold medallist, Jade Jones, has welcomed a major new global taekwondo event coming to Britain at the end of this year.

Nearly 10,000 athletes will descend on London in September for the largest triathlon in the world.

The best ever overseas medal haul eclipses the 47 medals won at Beijing 2008 with many more athletes still to compete.

Target for British Olympic & Paralympic sport and major sporting events to be net positive by 2040.