BARNSLEY South MP Stephanie Peacock recently attended a reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the achievements of Olympic and Paralympic coaches over the summer at Paris 2024.
The reception was also attended by the Princess Royal, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, who is patron of UK Coaching.
Ms Peacock attended the reception in her capacity as Minister for Sport to congratulate attendees on their hard work and dedication.
She said: “It was an honour to attend a reception at Buckingham Palace attended by the Princess Royal to celebrate the achievements of Olympic and Paralympic coaches.
“This summer was an amazing showcase of the sporting talent that the UK has to offer, and it is important that, as well as the achievements of our excellent sportspeople, we also mark the effort and hard work that coaches have put in too.
“Thank you to Buckingham Palace for hosting this event, and to UK Coaching for inviting me. It was brilliant to chat with some of the coaches who ensure Team GB’s success on the world stage.”