£493million four-year investment to keep inspiration of London 2012 alive

Sport England announced on 17 December a £493million four-year investment to keep the inspiration of London 2012 alive and help fulfil Lord Coe’s pledge that the Games would get more people playing sport, a feat no other host nation has ever managed to achieve.

All Olympic and Paralympic sports are among the 46 sports who will benefit from the investment, with 31 sports receiving their largest ever investment in grassroots sports including cycling, netball, wheelchair basketball and triathlon all receiving increases of over 30% reflecting their strong plans and excellent progress on grassroots sport.

Recognising that more needs to be done to make sport a practical lifestyle choice for disabled people, 40 sports have now developed detailed plans to tackle this challenge.

At least 60% of the investment announced will support young people aged between 14 and 25 and more than £83million will be used to support the development of talented young athletes in 43 sports, ensuring those with podium dreams receive the best possible coaching and support in high-quality facilities.

For further information visit www.sportengland.org/funding/ngb_investment/whole_sport_plans_2013-17.aspx.