The first School Games have been launched in Glasgow in the run up to the 2012 London Olympics.
More than 1,000 children competing in athletics, swimming, gymnastics, table tennis and fencing are taking part in the event.
Sports Minister Patricia Ferguson said: “Many of the Scottish youngsters competing in Glasgow this week will be dreaming of representing their country at the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games and, we hope, the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
“The UK School Games will show that Glasgow and Scotland not only host major events, but put on a show that few, if any, can match.”
The UK School Games is funded by the Millennium Commission, which is providing a National Lottery grant of £1.5m.
The Youth Sport Trust – which works to support the education and development of all young people through sport – is organising both the inaugural UK School Games and the following five city events until 2011. Details: www.scotland.gov.uk
The first School Games have been launched in Glasgow in the run up to the 2012 London Olympics.
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The first School Games have been launched in Glasgow in the run up to the 2012 London Olympics.
More than 1,000 children competing in athletics, swimming, gymnastics, table tennis and fencing are taking part in the event.
Sports Minister Patricia Ferguson said: “Many of the Scottish youngsters competing in Glasgow this week will be dreaming of representing their country at the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games and, we hope, the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
“The UK School Games will show that Glasgow and Scotland not only host major events, but put on a show that few, if any, can match.”
The UK School Games is funded by the Millennium Commission, which is providing a National Lottery grant of £1.5m.
The Youth Sport Trust – which works to support the education and development of all young people through sport – is organising both the inaugural UK School Games and the following five city events until 2011. Details: www.scotland.gov.uk
The first School Games have been launched in Glasgow in the run up to the 2012 London Olympics.
When a hefty round of investment
coincided with the pandemic, the
CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs
feared the company – founded by
his grandfather – would go down
on his watch. He talks to Kath
Hudson about the pressure to
keep the business afloat
“Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy”
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
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hand hydration solutions that are good for the planet as well as the individual.