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  • Sport

    Sport strategy, stadiums and sports grounds, sports projects, games legacy and concussion awareness.

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    Sport overview

    The Department is responsible for the central administration and promotion of sport in Northern Ireland and the administration of Sport NI.

    Sport projects & initiatives

    • Move More, Live Better
    • Active Living - A New Sport and Physical Activity Strategy
    • Developing female sport and physical activity

    Health and disability issues and sport

    • Concussion awareness
    • Safeguarding - Child Safety in Sport
    • Mental Health and Well Being in Sport

    Stadiums and sports grounds

    • The Northern Ireland Football Fund
    • The Performance Programme
    • Regional stadium development

    Sport strategies

    • Active Living - A New Sport and Physical Activity Strategy
    • Sport Matters Action Plan

    Related to Sport

    Most recent publications

    • FOI Disclosure Log - DfC/2025-0020

      Published 2 May 2025
    • FOI Disclosure Log - DfC/2025-0008

      Published 26 March 2025
    See all publications in this topic

    Most recent consultations

    • Consultation on a new Strategy for Sport and Physical Activity

      Published 26 February 2021 Consultation closed
    • Safety at Sports Grounds Guidance in Northern Ireland

      Published 13 March 2018 Consultation closed
    See all consultations in this topic

    Most recent news items

    • First offers of financial support issued to local clubs through Northern Ireland Football Fund

      Published 5 February 2026
    • Minister announces Your School Your Club investment

      Published 3 February 2026
    See all news in this topic

    Access to information

    How to request information from the Department for Communities including Freedom of Information (FOI) and the use of our Publication Scheme. You may also request your own personal information, via a Right of Access Request.

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