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Sportscotland spends £38m on 17 sports
Sportscotland has invested a total of £38m on the 17 Commonwealth Games sports during the four-year Glasgow 2014 funding cycle. Figures released by the
sports body today (30 September) show that dur- ing 2011-15 sportscotland’s investment in the 17 sports increased by 23 per cent – compared to the previous cycle of 2007-11, when the total spend was less than £31m. Te record investment is part of a strategy to better equip the sports to deal with anticipated mem- bership rises and demands on the sports as a consequence of Glasgow 2014. Louise Martin CBE, chair of sportscotland,
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growth from Glasgow 2014. It also allows the sports to enhance their governance, which underpins development strategies.” Shona Robison, minister for Commonwealth
said: “We’re putting record levels of investment into the 17 Commonwealth Games sports to allow the NGBs to work with key local partners to increase capacity and cope with the expected
Games and sport, added: “Tis additional investment will help clubs, volunteers and coaches to cope with the anticipated interest in sport in 2014.” Details:
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Sweeney named new BOA chief executive
Bill Sweeney, head of business development for German sports equipment giant PUMA, has been confirmed as the next chief executive officer of the British Olympic Association (BOA). Sweeney has a strong background as a business executive in the sports equipment sector, but hasn’t previously worked for a sports governing body or association. He replaces Andy Hunt, who stepped down
earlier this year, in the role. Sweeney will take up the position in
November and will be responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of the British Olympic Association, including overseeing preparations for the Sochi 2014 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the inaugural European Games in 2015, and the many other international, multi-sport events in which Team GB will compete. Lord Sebastian Coe, BOA chair, said: “We
had a number of outstanding candidates but Bill’s business and sport experience, and his impressive record in developing global
Sweeney joins BOA from equipment giant PUMA
sports brands, makes him the right choice for this role. He’s worked in the Olympic environment and he understands the needs of athletes who compete at the highest levels. Details:
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British Cycling invests in Torbay velodrome
Torbay is soon to benefit from British Cycling’s legacy plans to get millions more people cycling, through improved infrastructure and facilities. Te governing body is looking to establish a network of cycling facilities in every region of the UK and the south west has
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been identified as the most important national priority area for new facilities. Plans for the town include an outdoor velo-
drome and closed road circuit with British Cycling providing 50 per cent of the funding. Details:
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