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The government has announced a further £50m in emergency funding for sport in the latest tranche of its 'Winter Survival Package' to cope with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Horse racing, rugby league, speedway and drag racing will receive £40m, while non-League football clubs in National League steps 1-6 will benefit from an additional £10m in funding. As part of the announcement, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: "We promised to stand by and protect our major spectator sports when we had to postpone fans returning. "Through our Sport Survival Package and existing business support schemes, we have helped hundreds of clubs to survive this difficult winter period. As the turnstiles begin to open over the coming weeks, players, staff and fans across the country can now look forward to a full return to action with confidence." Horse racing will be given £21m in loans to enable "the Levy Board to continue their programme of financial support and funding … [Read more...] about Government announces further £50m in emergency funding as part of ‘Winter Survival Package’ for sports

CRICKET IN THE OLYMPICS by Vijay Tagore • Last updated on Share Tweet Cricket has the advantage of getting a lot of eyeballs © Getty The BCCI's decision on Friday (April 16) to take part in the Olympics is seen as a game-changer worldwide. "Globalisation," England and Wales Cricket Board's Ian Whatmore, who is a member of International Cricket Council's (ICC) Olympic Committee, reacted in one word. "The game will spread all over the world. In the US, in South America and in China. We want to help grow the game globally and believe cricket's inclusion within the Olympic Games would provide a wonderful opportunity to showcase our sport domestically and take it to new audiences around the world. The ECB will enthusiastically support efforts to secure this outcome," the ECB official elaborated. "It is huge," said Tony Brian, head of Scotland, who was part of the ICC Olympic Committee, till recently. "I was always hopeful … [Read more...] about BCCI’s decision on Olympics meets with positive reception