We have been reminded that sportsmen and sportswomen are not commodities, that they are not goods and chattels.
We need to mobilise every resource to support our sportsmen and sportswomen.
Everyone would accept that the contribution that sportswomen make to sporting competitions is just as good as that of men—if not better in many cases.
We have a number of wonderful swimming pools, and never let anyone forget the magnificent sportswomen and men in my constituency.
That will strike a resonance with anyone who is married to a sportswoman or who has children.
Furthermore, we must not overlook the specific health problems encountered by some top sportswomen.
Sportsmen and sportswomen in all sports, especially those who reach high levels, are role models and peer groups who set examples to youngsters.
His speech was all about facilities and local authorities and not once did he talk about sportsmen and sportswomen.
