GB Snowsport funding withdrawn ahead of Alpes 2030 Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
UK Sport has withdrawn funding from GB Snowsport for the next Olympic cycle following issues with the organization's governance, including the loss of two chairs within three years. This decision comes after Team GB's successful performance at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. A record £33m funding has been committed by UK Sport for British winter sports and parasport athletes in preparation for the Alpes 2030 Games. The independent review into GB Snowsport's governance prompted this action, highlighting the need for reform within the organization.
- •UK Sport withdraws all funding from GB Snowsport
- •Independent governance review triggered the funding cut
- •Team GB had a successful Winter Olympics recently
- •Record £33m funding confirmed for winter sports
- •GB Snowsport has lost two chairs in three years
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — GB Snowsport loses UK Sport funding but athletes unaffected
- 4:49 PMBBC Sport — GB Snowsport loses UK Sport funding but athletes unaffected
- 3:34 PMThe Guardian Sport — GB Snowsport blocked from Olympic programme amid governance review
"Organisation has lost second chair in three years UK Sport commits record £33m funding for winter sports UK Sport has withdrawn all funding from GB Snowsport for the next Olympic cycle, after commissioning an independent review into the organisation’s governance. The news comes just six months after Team GB recorded their most successful Winter Olympics at Milano-Cortina and at the same time as record levels of funding were confirmed for British winter sport and parasport athletes before the Alpes 2030 Games. Continue reading...
"UK Sport will no longer channel investment in skiing and snowboarding through the sports' UK governing body, GB Snowsport.
"UK Sport will no longer channel investment in skiing and snowboarding through the sports' UK governing body, GB Snowsport.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:50 PMGB Snowsport loses UK Sport funding but athletes unaffected
UK Sport will no longer channel investment in skiing and snowboarding through the sports' UK governing body, GB Snowsport.
- BBC SportAug 4, 2026, 4:49 PMGB Snowsport loses UK Sport funding but athletes unaffected
UK Sport will no longer channel investment in skiing and snowboarding through the sports' UK governing body, GB Snowsport.
- The Guardian SportAug 4, 2026, 3:34 PMGB Snowsport blocked from Olympic programme amid governance review
Organisation has lost second chair in three years UK Sport commits record £33m funding for winter sports UK Sport has withdrawn all funding from GB Snowsport for the next Olympic cycle, after commissioning an independent review into the organisation’s governance. The news comes just six months after Team GB recorded their most successful Winter Olympics at Milano-Cortina and at the same time as record levels of funding were confirmed for British winter sport and parasport athletes before the Alpes 2030 Games. Continue reading...
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