Kukri supplies Team England for Commonwealth Games

South Ribble's Kukri Sports has kitted out Team England for this year's Commonwealth Games.

The manufacturer provided clothing for the delegation, currently competing in Australia for the  XXI Commonwealth Games.

County councillor Michael Green, cabinet member for economic development at Lancashire County Council, said: "Lancashire is renowned for its manufacturing, which competes with the best in the world. And the world will be seeing examples at the Commonwealth Games.

"When you also consider that East Lancashire-based Simon Jersey supplied Team GB for the recent Winter Olympics in South Korea, then it's certainly a gold medal for Lancashire manufacturing.

"It's important for sportsmen and women to have the right clothing and equipment to compete at the highest level. This is a very specialised area of manufacturing, and one that we're proud to say that Lancashire is leading the field in."

At the Winter Olympics in South Korea earlier this year, Accrington-based Simon Jersey provided formal wear for Team GB. They also supplied Team GB at the 2016 summer Olympics in Rio. Councillor Green added: "In sport it's vital to nurture new talent and encourage the next generation. The county council is working hard to encourage start-ups and young companies. "