Justin Welcomes I Am Team GB To North Swindon

Local MP and chair of the Sport APPG in Parliament Justin Tomlinson, is delighted to be supporting I Am Team GB, the nation’s biggest ever sports day on Saturday 27^th August. 

I Am Team GB is brought to you by ITV and The National Lottery, working with the British Olympic Association, UK Sport and supported by Join In, the London 2012 volunteer legacy charity.

British Olympians returning from Rio will be joined by famous faces from ITV, to celebrate Team GB's success. The day will see thousands of sports clubs across the UK open their doors and in an unprecedented move, ITV, STV and UTV will switch off their channels for an hour to inspire the nation to take part in a wide range of sports, free of charge.  The day will also celebrate the support the public gives Team GB’s athletes by playing The National Lottery. Over £80 million has been raised each year by National Lottery players to help fund elite athletes during the four-year build-up to Rio 2016.

It is a golden opportunity for every sports club and activity group to welcome new members and supporters and Justin is asking for local clubs in North Swindon to get involved.

Justin Tomlinson MP, “After the huge success of Team GB in Rio, we are yet again seeing the fantastic power of sport. Sport has amazing potential; whether it’s disability sport, as portrayed heroically by our utterly inspiring team of Paralympians; whether it’s delivering sport to disadvantaged backgrounds, so that youngsters stay out of trouble; or whether it is simply promoting a range of skills including teamwork, competitiveness and motivation; as well as general health & well-being – both mentally and physically. The power of sport is huge.”

If you are a local sports club and would like to take part, or a member of the public wanting a fun day out on Saturday 27th August, please go to http://iamteamgb.com/ to find out how you can be part of I Am Team GB.