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The British Government has unveiled plans for a new £135m London 2012 mass participation legacy programme.
Sports minister Hugh Robertson announced the ‘Places People Play’ initiative in London on Monday (November 15).
The programme is funded by the National Lottery and focuses on facilities, volunteers and inspiring participation.
"This is the cornerstone of a grassroots legacy from hosting the Games because it enables everybody to play sport," said Robertson.
"With more lottery money being invested in facilities, volunteering and protecting and improving playing fields, there will be more opportunities for everyone to get involved."
Sport England, the agency responsible for English community sport, will run the ‘Places People Play’ programme with the backing of the key London 2012 stakeholders – the British Olympic Association, British Paralympic Association and Games' organising committee LOCOG.
Jennie Price, Sport England's chief executive, added: "We can't all be Olympians or Paralympians but with great local facilities, inspirational sports leaders on the ground and sporting challenges to suit everyone, we can all be part of the mass participation legacy.
"We want to bring both the Games and grassroots sport to life to ensure that, in challenging times, sport receives the investment and attention it needs at a local level."
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