BBC News By Kate Morgan Published media captionElena Morgan, part of Wales' elite development squad, said the situation was "really sad" There are "grave concerns" about the future of public swimming pools across Wales, according to the sport's governing body. Swim Wales has warned up to 10% - or 30 pools - may never open again, with rural areas worst hit. Its research suggests many of Wales' 307 pools have struggled financially while shut during most of the pandemic. The Welsh government said it would spend £7m this year to help provide more modern and accessible facilities. Alongside gyms and community centres, pools in Wales reopened on 3 May, but the bills have mounted after they were forced to stay closed for most of the last year.