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BBC debates the cost of sport for children

The rising cost of taking part in sport for children and parents was the focus of a BBC Radio Scotland discussion this morning with presenter…

David Ferguson15 November 2021

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Can Scotland grasp Olympic inspiration?

AFTER the fears that encircled a 'Covid Games', the 32nd Olympic Games brought a stirring blend of Japanese colour and excitement, and more unique stories…

David Ferguson9 August 2021

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Ambassador Kathleen Dawson claims Olympic gold and world record

THERE have been waves of excitement for Scottish sports supporters at the Tokyo Olympics with swimmer Duncan Scott becoming the first British athlete of any…

Ryan Brown31 July 2021

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Lions Test XV surprises Telfer, McGeechan and Irvine

OSS SUPPORTERS were treated to an entertaining night with three of Scotland's greatest British and Irish Lions in the latest 'In Conversation' event, the leaking…

David Ferguson21 July 2021

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Business and sport aligning for social impact

The OSS encourages articles from a wide range of comentators and thought leaders on how and where community sport can have an impact across health,…

David Ferguson2 July 2021

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Olympic veteran Dick Pound reflects on sport’s ethics

The OSS was delighted to welcome one of the world's foremost authorities on corruption and anti-doping in sport, Dick Pound, to our latest 'In Conversation…

David Ferguson28 June 2021

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Scots’ activity falls through pandemic, reports study

SPIKES in sport and exercise during Covid-19 lockdowns have been the exception rather than the rule in Scotland with a new survey suggesting that most…

David Ferguson31 May 2021

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Community sport to be given high priority in new Scottish Government

THE SNP have pledged to put sport at the centre of Scotland’s recovery from the pandemic in the new government and work with councils and…

David Ferguson28 April 2021

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Manifesto promotes community sport as key to Scotland’s future resilience

The Observatory for Sport in Scotland has launched a manifesto which seeks to push community sport to the forefront of discussions around how the nation…

David Ferguson27 March 2021