Sport In Profile UK Issue 11 | Page 22

Team GB FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP They state on their official website, www.teamgb.com, that they have two principal roles stating that these are, “Firstly, to prepare and lead our nation’s finest competitors at the summer, winter and youth Olympic Games. “Working with the NGBs, the BOA selects Team GB from the best sportsmen and women who will go on to compete in the 28 summer and seven winter Olympic sports at the greatest sporting competition in the world. “Secondly, the BOA seeks to develop, promote and protect the Olympic Movement within the UK in accordance with the Olympic