Institute Of Welsh Affairs

“If you can’t afford a bike, having the freedom to go cycling doesn’t mean anything.” This event discusses access to sport for Welsh communities and how the pandemic has exacerbated inequalities. Whilst elite sport has been able to continue fairly uninterrupted since the first wave, we examine the public’s access to sport and exercise, and explore how inequalities have manifested themselves. We explore inequalities of access to sports equipment and facilities, what effect this has had on regular and irregular participants in sport and what needs to change as we emerge from the pandemic. Panellists: - Victoria Ward, CEO, Welsh Sports Association - Brian Davies, Director of Sport, Sport Wales - Mark Lawrie, CEO, StreetGames - Dean Pymble, Campaign Manager, Show Racism the Red Card This is an hour long panel discussion on Zoom chaired by the IWA Director, Auriol Miller.