sport england

Record 64.4% of Adults in England Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines, But Inequalities Persist

A Sport England survey shows 64.4% of English adults meet physical activity guidelines - the highest on record - with 859,000 more active adults than last year. Running and gym activities are growing, while team sports near nine-year highs. However, inequalities persist for black and Asian people, older adults, disabled individuals and those on lower incomes, with women also less active than men. The government has pledged £250m for local sport facilities and £400m for community venues, though a parliamentary report warns funding for school and community sport remains insufficient and unstable.