SCOTTISH swimmer Ross Murdoch has insisted the cost-of-living crisis could lead to a generation of young athletes being "shut out" of sport.
The 2014 Commonwealth Games gold medallist - who represented Team GB at 2016 and 2020 Olympics - spoke of his concern as a survey of community sports organisations by charity Sported revealed fears over their ability to deliver grassroots sessions across Scotland.
Four out of five groups said they expect youngsters to be forced out of taking part in activities because their families are grappling to make ends meet as prices soar.
