UK Sport to Bypass GB Snowsport in £12.5m Funding for Skiing and Snowboarding
Independent Review to Investigate Governance of GB Snowsport Amidst Decision
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UK Sport will directly fund skiing and snowboarding athletes and coaches with £12.5m, bypassing GB Snowsport due to governance concerns, despite the organization's strong recent performance, including a record 5 medals at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
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UK Sport invests in winter sports with a focus on maximizing medal counts.
UK Sport will no longer channel investment in skiing and snowboarding through GB Snowsport, instead delivering £12.5m directly to athletes and coaches before the 2030 Winter Olympics. This decision comes after Team GB's most successful Winter Olympics, with five medals including three golds. An independent review into GB Snowsport's governance will be set up, citing the need for maximal impact in stronger global competition. GB Snowsport expressed disappointment but will continue working with UK Sport, reserving options to ensure past achievements are not lost. The organization has had two chair changes in three years and is currently seeking a new chair.
The increased investment of over £33m into winter sports includes £10m for bobsleigh and skeleton, with Sport Org overseeing elite programmes. Ice Hockey UK will receive transition funding to become self-sustainable.
Kate Baker, UK Sport's Director of Performance and People, emphasized the importance of investing for maximum impact amidst growing competition. GB Snowsport noted a recent independent governance review confirmed their standards, and they look forward to engaging in the new review.
The next Winter Games in the French Alps in 2030 offer optimism with a talented athlete crop, according to Baker.
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Independent review will highlight governance issues at GB Snowsport
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- Outcome of the independent governance review of GB Snowsport
