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Alliance appoint new Elected Director

Chief Executive of Badminton England, Adrian Christy will become an Elected Director at the Sport and Recreation Alliance following a member vote.

Published 21 August 2020, Governance

Alliance Youth Panel adds voice to Black Lives Matter movement

This year’s International Youth Day aims to highlight the many ways in which the engagement of young people at local, national and global levels is enriching national and multilateral institutions.

Published 12 August 2020, Equality and Diversity

Alliance announce virtual Annual Conference 2020

The Alliance is delighted to announce that our Annual Conference 2020 will be going ahead virtually this year in a new and exciting format.

Published 10 August 2020, Industry

The rings behind the Olympics

When the long-awaited Tokyo Olympics open next year, one of the hottest tickets in town will be for gymnastics.

Published 07 August 2020, Industry

Team GB set to make a splash in Tokyo

In a sport such as swimming, it is often the finest margins that decide medals.

Published 06 August 2020, Industry

Boxing is ready for the KO in Tokyo!

After months on the sidelines, boxers are starting to return to the ring as gyms up and down the country begin to burst back to life.

Published 05 August 2020, Industry

Modern Pentathlon: A true five-star experience

Comprised of five of the most challenging sports, modern pentathlon is considered to be the ultimate test of all-round sporting ability.  

Published 04 August 2020, Industry

Mastering the mat with British Wrestling

Behind the eccentric stunts, bright lights and all-round pageantry of WWE lies a competitive and gladiatorial sport steeped in Olympic tradition.  

Published 03 August 2020, Industry

Obesity Strategy – A case of more carrots, less hockey sticks.

This week the government released its Obesity Strategy. While a move towards active travel is to be welcomed, the government must look at wider sport and recreation alternatives and invest in the sector for the long-term.

Published 31 July 2020, Politics

Super Saturday out to inspire generation of wannabe Olympians

August 4 2012 is a date that will live on long in the memories of British sports fans as Sir Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford all struck gold within 48 minutes of each other in front of a jubilant home crowd. 

Published 29 July 2020, Industry