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Martial Arts

Asked by Josh NewburyLabourDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 11 September 2024UIN 4068

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a single national martial arts training centre for elite athletes.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

We are fully committed to enabling our athletes to excel on the world stage. Decisions relating to training centres for elite athletes are a matter for the relevant martial arts governing bodies. We welcome sports working together to share expertise and resources where they feel there is mutual benefit for their sports and athletes.

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