What’s New - Sport
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25 Iconic Olympic and Paralympic medallists say thank you to National Lottery players for helping transform British sport
24th October 2019
A total of 25 medallists (both current and past legends) will attend the event, showcasing the 864 medals won by Britain’s Olympians and Paralympians since National Lottery funding for elite sport began in 1997.
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TOP SKATERS AND RIDERS DROP IN ON YOUNGSTERS TO CELEBRATE £3 BILLION NATIONAL LOTTERY INVESTMENT
19th October 2019
Some of the UK’s and the world’s finest skateboarders, BMX and Wheelchair Motocross stars dropped in on young people at a South Wales skatepark today to celebrate the £3 billion National Lottery players have raised to help young people in the UK to develop and thrive over the last 25 years.
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Golden girls Kelly Gallagher and Charlotte Evans named Sporting Legends at 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards
17th October 2019
Kelly Gallagher and guide Charlotte Evans celebrate their 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards Sporting Legend Award with ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
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Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson honoured with National Lottery Lifetime Achievement Award
15th October 2019
One of Britain’s greatest Paralympic athletes, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, was honoured with a special Lifetime Achievement Award during last night’s 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards in London.
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Kielty crowns wheelchair hurlers awards champions
12th September 2019
Ulster GAA’s Wheelchair Hurling project have picked up a new accolade – Best Sports Project in the 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards. TV presenter Patrick Kielty was on hand to deliver the good news
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Golden girl Kelly swaps skis for a hurley stick!
19th August 2019
Team GB Winter Paralympic gold medalist Kelly Gallagher swapped the ski slopes for a sliotar as she and Ulster GAA's Wheelchair Hurling project chase awards success.
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2018/19 NATIONAL LOTTERY PROMOTIONS UNIT ANNUAL REPORT
1st August 2019
The NLPU's annual report and accounts for the financial year 2018/19
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What are the 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards?
24th July 2019
There's a lot to know about The National Lottery Awards, so we’ve answered some of the big questions below.
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National Lottery players raise £40 Billion for Good Causes
4th June 2019
New figures reveal that more than £40 billion of National Lottery funding has been raised for good causes across the UK, since The National Lottery began almost 25 years ago in 1994.
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“I can’t wait to represent my country on the world stage at Tokyo 2020.”
4th April 2019
Wales’ taekwondo champion, Jade Jones, tells how National Lottery funding has enabled her to become the world champion that she is today
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Gabby Logan hosts taster Commonwealth sports day to encourage Birmingham locals to #GetActiveBrum
26th March 2019
With Birmingham set to host the Commonwealth Games 2022, Gabby Logan today encouraged inspired locals to #GetActiveBrum at a National Lottery sports day, following the recent £10 million National Lottery grant to tackle physical inactivity in Birmingham and Solihull.
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Football in Dundee proving a force for good thanks to work of community trusts connected to the city's two professional clubs
20th March 2019
Supported by National Lottery funding, DFC In The Community Trust and Dundee United Community Trust are helping fans’ physical and mental health