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Gareth Southgate: Too many families can't afford sports kit
A YouGov survey found 15% of parents said children gave up sport because they could not afford kit or equipment.
- Starting today, May 7, Amazon is launching an initiative matching every third purchase of selected sports products with a donation to The Multibank through June 4.
- Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate warned that families struggle to afford sports kit, as new YouGov data reveals 15% of parents say their children have abandoned sporting ambitions due to financial constraints.
- Data shows 72% of parents believe lack of access to equipment limits opportunities for lower-income families, while 40% of parents with household income under £30,000 cited football as the main activity their children quit.
- The Multibank has distributed 16 million items to 2 million families across the UK, with Sir Gareth joining the campaign following a request from former prime minister Gordon Brown.
- Sir Gareth emphasized that "in a time when there's a risk kids end up in front of screens," staying active and outside is important, and every child deserves the right to participate in sport.
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