Edited sentence: In addition, the BOA delivers extensive support services to Britain’s Olympic athletes and their National Governing Bodies throughout each Olympic cycle to assist them in their preparations for, and performances at the Games.The BOA is not funded or controlled by government, has no political interests and is completely dependent upon commercial sponsorship and fundraising income.The BOA is the strong, independent voice for British Olympic Sport.The BOA provides the pivot around which Team GB revolves prior to, and during the Olympic Games.The BOA’s role is to lead and prepare our nation’s finest athletes at the Olympic Games and it has the responsibility for developing the Olympic Movement throughout the UK.Working with the Olympic Governing Bodies, the BOA selects Team GB from the best sportsmen and women who will go on to compete in the 26 summer and 7 winter Olympic sports at the greatest sporting competition in the world