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UK government to inject $1.2B into sports for hosting major events and upgrading facilities

  • The UK government will invest over £900 million in major sporting events and grassroots sports, as announced by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport .
  • Key events benefiting from the funding include Euro 2028 and the women’s Rugby World Cup, which are expected to generate socio-economic value of up to £2.4 billion.
  • At least £400 million will be allocated to create new and upgrade grassroots sport facilities, aiming to boost regional prosperity and create jobs, according to the DCMS.
  • Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stated that this significant backing for world-class events will drive economic growth and unite communities.
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LONDON (AP) — British sport will receive an injection of more than 900 million pounds ($1.2 billion) from the government to help organize major events, including the European Championship and the kickoff…

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UK government to inject $1.2B into sports for hosting major events and upgrading facilities

LONDON (AP) — British sport is getting a cash injection of more than 900 million pounds ($1.2 billion) from the government to help with the staging of big events such

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Major sporting events and grassroots sport to receive £900 million funding

At least £400 million will also be invested in new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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