UK government to hold talks with athletes on long-term impact of head injuries


FILE PHOTO: Britain's Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden arrives at Downing Street in London, Britain, January 20, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

(Reuters) - Former athletes and leaders from major UK sports will discuss the impact of head injuries and efforts to improve player welfare across two virtual summits with government ministers next week.

Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden and Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston will lead the roundtable meetings, with attendees also set to include campaigners for research into concussion-related injuries.

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