Sport funding in Scotland is facing a 20% reduction over a three-year period, a move described as “heartbreaking” by the national agency.

sportscotland says it has yet to decide where the cuts will fall amid concerns that elite athletes could suffer.

The cuts are being blamed on reduced government spending and a drop in National Lottery ticket sales – a major contributor to sports backing.

Governing bodies are bracing themselves for potential job losses.

About 60% of funding is made up from Scottish Government money, with lottery sales making up the rest.

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