Athletes have been urged to apply for funds to help them develop and compete at international events.

Jersey Sport has opened applications for its Performance Sport Programme, with more than £100,000 available to support players, coaches and officials.

The organisation said athletes who fell into "Podium, Podium Potential, Talent Performance and Talent ID profiles" would be invited to apply for funding to support their training, competition and living costs.

Dom Blampied, from Jersey Sport, said he was "proud" of the growth of the programme, which first launched in 2024 and how it had helped sportspeople achieve their dreams.

Jersey Sport said alongside financial support, people could access services to help development and performance such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, sports psychology, medical support and injury rehabilitation, media training and anti-doping education.

"There is so much talent, hard work and commitment in our island's sporting community, and being able to help people take the next step in their journey is what makes this programme so worthwhile", Blampied said.

"We want to make sure our athletes, coaches and officials have the support to take the next step, whatever that looks like for them."

Eligible athletes must have been either born in Jersey or resident in the island for more than two years.

Table tennis player Hannah Silcock, who has benefited from the programme, said it made a "profound difference to the level of competition" she could participate in.

She added: "It has allowed me to continue competing on the European and world stage and helps contribute towards the costs involved."