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The countdown is on to one of the largest sporting events of the year in the Isle of Man.
The Manx Youth Games takes place for the ninth time on May 8, and preparations are well under way for the gathering.
Community, Culture and Leisure Minister David Cretney is looking forward to the event, which he says is invaluable to the youngsters taking part.
He hopes many will go on to become the Island's sporting stars of the future:
FC Isle of Man seeking league boost against Longridge Town
Ravens currently on three-match losing run in NWCFL Premier Division
Hockey: Mixed cup semi-finals take centre stage
Shot at silverware in a few weeks' time up for grabs
Football: Wayne Brown appointed IoM Women's Team Manager
He succeeds Wayne Lisy who stood down in August
Rugby: Douglas to renew old rivalries at Manchester
Both Vagabonds sides also on the road this weekend
