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2018 MYG to launch this evening

Games takes place on 12 May

The 2018 Manx Youth Games will be officially launched this evening.

It's the 17th year the initiative - which aims to involve and engage young people in sport - will be taking place in the Isle of Man.

More than 17,000 children have participated in the event since its inception in 2002.

The 2018 Games will comprise 13 sports and will commence on Saturday, 12 May.

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