What we are doing to encourage more people to take part in sport and active recreation.
We are committed to growing a thriving sports industry to meet our well-being goals. Through our Programme for Government, we are:
- promoting equal access to sports for everyone, supporting young and talented athletes and local sports clubs and community organisations.
- investing in world-class sports facilities and community sports facilities such as artificial grass pitches.
Our Vision for Sport in Wales is that everyone can have a lifetime enjoyment of sport. We want Wales to be an active nation with as many people as possible inspired to be active through sport.
Sport Wales
We fund Sport Wales to encourage participation in sport and active recreation. We also provide some direction for how Sport Wales invests funds from the National Lottery.
Sport Wales advises us on sport and helps deliver our Vision for Sport and our Programme for Government. They focus on:
- developing and promoting sport and physical activity
- supporting top athletes for global competitions
Keeping Wales active and healthy
Our plan, Healthy Weight: Healthy Wales, explains how we'll help keep people fit and at a healthy weight.
Free swimming
The funding we give Sport Wales helps local authorities offer free swimming to:
- the 16s and under and the 60+
- Veterans and Armed Forces members.
Improving sports facilities
Investing in modern sports facilities is crucial to our vision. Our Wales Infrastructure Investment Strategy plans a £24 million capital investment over three years for elite and grassroots sports, to improve the quality and efficiency of the sport infrastructure across Wales.