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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Young Female and Disabled Athletes: Covid-19

Wednesday 23 September 2020 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Jamie Stone asked about the effect of the COVID-19 outbreak on training and competition opportunities for young female and disabled athletes preparing for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.
  • The Minister responded that the government remains committed to supporting these athletes through the difficult period caused by the pandemic.
  • The Minister highlighted the importance of role models in encouraging young people to get active and be inspired.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jamie Stone Lib Dem Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Culture, Media & Sport Women & Equalities
Context

The MP inquired about the impact of the pandemic on training and competition opportunities for female and disabled athletes preparing for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Question

What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on the training and competition opportunities for young (a) female and (b) disabled athletes preparing to take part in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024 and beyond.

Answer from Caroline Dinenage

We remain committed to supporting our young, female and disabled Olympic and Paralympic athletes through this very difficult period. We continue to work with UK Sport to ensure that athletes are assisted and supported in their preparation for the Tokyo games and beyond to Paris 2024.

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Not addressed: Recent discussions with the Secretary of State, specific measures or financial support for athletes during the pandemic

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Q2 Jamie Stone Lib Dem Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The MP followed up on the importance of establishing role models to encourage physical activity among young people.

Question

Does the Minister agree that this kind of investment will establish role models, which will encourage people to get active in their own communities?

Answer from Caroline Dinenage

I welcome the hon. Gentleman to his new role as the spokesperson on digital, culture, media and sport. He asks his question on a very appropriate day as today is National Fitness Day. He is absolutely right: if you can see it, you can be it. We want to inspire the next generation of young people to get physically fit and active not only for their own physical health, but for the mental health and well-being that it brings.

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Not addressed: Specific investment or financial support details

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