The fifth Manx Youth Games will open at just after ten o'clock this morning (Saturday) at the National Sports Centre.
Nearly two thousand youngsters will compete in twelve sports at various venues around Douglas.
Weekly training sessions have been taking place all over the Island since the end of January.
Paul Bridson from Manx Sport and Recreation says the event has a big impact in helping educate children:-
Picture: Last year's opening ceremony
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