If you are a sports person or coach who are internationally established and whose employment will make a significant contribution to the development of their sport in the UK, and who intend to base themselves in the UK, you will be able to make an application to travel to the United Kingdom as a Tier 2 Sports person.
Also, if your goal is to come tot he UK as a sportsperson for a short time, you need apply under Tier 5 – Temporary Worker (Creative and Sporting).
Please, Download Guide to know the requirements and advantages of Tier 2 – Sports Person.