CEO Ali Oliver is urging schools to create more diverse sports programmes

By Megan Armitage Youth Sport Trust CEO Ali Oliver is encouraging schools across the country to create a fun and inclusive sporting programme for all children. Ad The 52-year-old was present at Kensington Primary School in London on Monday for a day of active fun and physical exercise as part of National School Sports Week.

AthleticsFelix hopes team-mate Bowie's death 'not in vain' as she cites healthcare failures for black women16/06/2023 AT 16:23 And with hundreds of sports to choose from, Oliver believes that the key to a child's physical and mental wellbeing is an open and accessible door to the wide world of sport. «For any child, it's all about finding a sport that they like the look of,» said Oliver, who was joined by boxing's Rachael Mackenzie and marathon runner Jess Piasecki at Kensington Primary School.

«That's the great part of National School Sports Week as they can try out new and different sports. »If children are only shown football on the TV and at school then they might think sport is not for them as they might not like that particular sport.

«But there's everything from taekwondo to tai chi, which are all activities that children can enjoy and can be taught in school. »So, I would say to a child, try to find out about the range of sports and activities out there as I firmly believe that there is a sport out there for everyone.