The future of sport remains exciting but still has its challenges. Commercial realities may see a downturn in traditional sponsorship and government funding so sport will have to seek out and develop alternate sources of sustainable revenue.

The changing physical environment is having its own effect on how we design and maintain sporting facilities and venues. We are at a time when the focus on health and physical activity should be firmly on the agenda, and greater access is needed to better engage people with disability in sport and physical activity.

And finally, we need more commitment to school sport and physical education to ensure the health of our children.