Which of the following is NOT a direct way national governing bodies support grassroots sport?

• A. Funding and resource provision
• B. Coach education and development programs
• C. Hosting professional leagues and top-tier events
• D. Providing equipment grants

Answer: (C)

Grassroots sport means everyday people taking part in sport within their communities, so national governing bodies support it most directly by giving clubs funding and resources, running coach education and development programs, and providing equipment grants. These actions directly enable participation, improve the quality of coaching, and reduce barriers to getting involved at the local level. Hosting professional leagues and top-tier events, while valuable for visibility and growth of the sport, targets elite competition and spectators rather than providing immediate participation opportunities or development support to grassroots players, so it isn’t a direct form of grassroots support.