Sentence examples for world-class programmes from inspiring English sources

"UK Sport's record investment of funds and expertise has enabled more sports to develop and deliver world-class programmes," said Simon Timson, director of performance at UK Sport.

"Some of our athletes are already on UK-funded world-class programmes and require a 'top-up', while others are in the early stages of their high performance career and need that additional support to help them train and compete at the right level as they approach 2014.

After making the decision it took time for Holland to adapt, not competing properly in the sport for two years and only joining the world-class programme in 2010 at the age of 24.

A statement from UK Sport read: "UK Sport has asked British Cycling to investigate these allegations as a matter of urgency as it is vital we protect our investment in all sports on the world-class programme.

Even so two of the debutante medallists, Annie Vernon and Anna Bebington, have come through the system since Athens, and the Sporting Giants initiative launched by UK Sport two years ago to find exceptional prospects has contributed 20 new oarsmen to the sport's world-class programme.

"Thanks to the talented creatives we work with, the channel has brought the nation together with a distinctive range of world class programmes at the top of their game and BBC 1's six highest rating shows all reflect this.

A BBC spokesperson said last night: "We are proceeding with our plans for BBC Studios as scheduled to ensure that the BBC remains a world class programme maker".

John Derbyshire, Performance Director at the RYA, said of Simpson, "He was a great talent and a key figure in our World Class Programme over many years culminating in his well-deserved Olympic success.

I believe the swimmers in the world class programme are in the best physical and mental condition I've seen them in the four years I have been in Britain.

On the subject of the national performance director, the panel said the new appointment "must be UK-based to provide strong and dynamic leadership of the World Class Programme (WCP) and to work in close consultation with a newly-appointed head coach to develop the WCP and fully address the recommendations from the debrief".

He was a great talent and a key figure in our World Class Programme over many years culminating in his well-deserved Olympic success.