MPs call for children's sport campaign after fall in activity levels during Covid pandemic
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee said children should engage in "at least 60 minutes" of moderate activity every day.The DCMS report expressed "significant concern" over the decrease in activity.
MPs also heard how grassroots sports finances are in "tatters" as a result of the pandemic with numerous clubs at the risk of closure, with the report calling for the government to revise funding models. "Community sports clubs nurture Olympic medallists and bring joy to people young and old. We cannot let them go to the wall. That is why delays to support schemes such as the Community Ownership Fund are so disappointing and unhelpful.
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