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Diversity in sports gender is growing on the Island

Imbalance is being tackled

There's been a 'positive shift' in the Isle of Man's sports diversity and accessibility - that's the view of the Senior Sport Development Officer of Manx Sport and Recreation.

Gianni Epifani has revealed how improvements in accessibility to sport are helping young people take up new activities - despite their gender labels.

Many people still associate certain sports with specific genders - rugby to men, netball to women.

Mr Epifani says the Island is still working to break these labels:

You can watch Mr Epifani's full interview with Manx Radio's Tia Welsh below:

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