Olympic Gold Medallist and NHS Doctor Calls Sport a 'Miracle Cure' at Labour Conference

Imogen Grant emphasizes the transformative power of sport on physical and mental health, advocating for better access to sports facilities.

Imogen Grant, an Olympic gold medallist and NHS junior doctor, spoke at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.
Grant highlighted that nearly 40% of UK adults do not meet the minimum standards for physical activity.
She described sport as a 'miracle cure' for its benefits to physical and mental health and urged for broader access to sports facilities.
Grant shared her personal journey into rowing while studying medicine at Cambridge, advocating for more opportunities in sports for young people.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy supported Grant's message, criticizing previous government cuts to cultural and sports funding.