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  • £20m to get more college students playing sport

    Sport Makers to be appointed across the country. Tens of thousands of students in further education are set to benefit from improved opportunities…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 2012 athletes giving back

    British athletes to help coach an inspired generation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • St George’s Park opens

    New National Football Centre gets Royal approval.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sainsbury's pledges to inspire next generation

    Investment in inclusive sport for schools will build on the success of the School Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • On your marks for new School Games

    Every school in the country urged to sign up today to be part of the new School Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • International Paralympic Day

    Experience the excitement of the Paralympic Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Elite sport to benefit from funding in run up to Rio 2016

    Team GB athletes will benefit from £125m every year before the next Olympic Games, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Competitive sport for children at the heart of Olympics Legacy

    PM announces all primary school pupils to play competitive team sports - school games aim to inspire all children to take part.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic legacy in Manchester hailed by Nick Clegg

    The Deputy PM visits talented sporting youngsters at the National Cycling Centre and Moss Side Gym.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Weymouth and Portland witnesses sailing history

    Team GB’s Sailing team has a historic day by the seaside.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A royal reception for young sports stars

    Prince Harry meets high flyers of 2012 School Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK hosts Commonwealth sports ministers on eve of London 2012

    Hugh Robertson joins colleagues to discuss connection between sport, development and peace.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympians showcase best of British education

    Inspiring young people to stay in education through sport

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £19.4 million Olympic legacy boost for grassroots sports clubs

    377 community sports projects across England will benefit.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Equestrianism has a role to play in London 2012 sporting legacy

    World Horse Welfare annual conference looks ahead to the Olympic and Paralympics

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Positive changes to girls’ football

    Mixed football teams for 12 and 13 year olds from next season.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tim Loughton on promoting PE in schools

    Children's Minister Tim Loughton talks to the Association for Physical Education about the importance of sports in schools.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prince Harry urges schools to sign up for competition

    School Games President hopes London 2012 will inspire young people to get active.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Surge in sports participation before 2012 Games begin

    Sport England figures show the number of people in England playing sport every week has topped 15 million

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sport England initiative gets more teens playing sport

    Three projects receive award from Sports Minister.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government