Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urged to help save struggling gyms and pools
A coalition of almost 200 sports governing bodies, health organisations and top athletes has written to UK prime minister Rishi Sunak warning of the "final straw" for many gyms, pools and clubs because of the "ongoing energy crisis".
The Rugby Football Union , England and Wales Cricket Board , British Cycling, Swim England and the British Paralympic Association are other signatories representing many sports bodies across the UK. Figures compiled by trade body UK Active show that in the past year 29 leisure centres, pools or gyms have closed temporarily or permanently because of rising energy prices.
It also wants ministers to set out what "tangible support" it will provide to the wider sector to help navigate the energy crisis, warning the current approach will have "incredibly damaging consequences for our national health and prosperity".
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