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Wigan’s young sporting champions took on
the best in the region in a new sports competition at the weekend.
The “I Love Me” Champions Challenge placed the elite sporting youngsters
from each borough in Greater Manchester against one another to find out
the “champion borough”.
More than 60 youngsters from across Wigan borough took part in seven
sports ranging from traditional badminton and netball to virtual cycling
and virtual rowing.
Wigan triumphed with a brace of medals in the cycling. Hannah Moore, 13,
won gold in the 500m sprint. While Sophie Myers,12, was awarded silver
in the 2,000m endurance trial.
Team Wigan’s under 14s girls rugby union team also won gold beating
Stockport 9-8 in the final of the seven-a-side competition.
Helen Browne from Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s Sports Development
team said: “We are really proud of all the winners from the borough and
everyone who competed.
“Each individual sport is aligned to a sport specific talent pathway, so
talented athletes from today’s event can be identified and supported by
performance coaches who can further their development.
“Competing against school children from other boroughs has offered them
a taste of what it’s like at a big tournament.
“Hopefully, it will inspire them to further their sporting ambitions.”
Overall, Wigan’s medal tally saw the borough finish 6th out of the ten
borough’s competing. Trafford topped the medals league with 91 points.
The competition was organised by Greatersport working in partnership
with the Manchester United Foundation.
More than 600 children, aged between 13 and 14, contested the seven
events in Manchester on Saturday.
Laura Hall, Marketing Relationships Manager for Greatersport, “We’re
delighted with the event.
“Young people enjoyed the day and their natural competitive spirit shone
through.”
If you are a talented athlete or high level coach and wish to find out
more about the opportunities available via Wigan Sports Development,
please contact Helen Browne on 01942 828 510.
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Notes to Editors: For further information on this press release please
contact David Taylor, PR Manager 01942 486 937 or email
david.taylor@wlct.org
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org
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