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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jessica Murray

Charity calls for UK cities of sport to match cities of culture

Young fans at the Olympic Stadium during the London 2012 Games.
Young fans at the Olympic Stadium during the London 2012 Games. The charity Spirit of 2012 wants elite events to encourage greater participation. Photograph: Bernd Thissen/EPA

A charity is calling on the government to set up a sport version of UK City of Culture to boost participation, after a two-year inquiry into the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The Spirit of 2012 charity said a new UK City of Sport competition would boost the population’s health, increase volunteering and bridge social divides.

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