Europcar has been chosen as the Official Car Hire Supplier to UK Sport.

The partnership with the nation’s high performance sports agency will see Europcar providing world class transport solutions for UK Sport and its associated National Governing Bodies.

UK Sport strategically invests National Lottery and Exchequer funds, enabling Britain’s best sports and athletes to achieve medal success on the world stage.

Vanessa Wilson, director of commercial and communications, UK Sport said “For our athletes to remain at the top of their game, domestic and international travel is a key component of their preparation.

“We’re delighted to have Europcar on board to help provide our sports and athletes with world class transport solutions on the road to Rio and beyond.”

Through its partnership with Europcar, athletes and coaches will gain access to discounted car and van hire, taking them to and from key training camps and competitions worldwide.

“Supporting British athletes as they prepare for international competition is a challenge Europcar relishes,” added Ken McCall, managing director, Europcar UK Group.

“As the nation’s best and brightest make those final adjustments ahead of next summer, we’ll be with them every step of the way.

“Those moments of success we’ve come to expect as a nation are the result of hours of hard work and painstaking preparation.

“Europcar is proud to be a part of that journey.”