Final preparations are being made ahead of the 11th HSBC Manx Youth Games.
1000 children have been training since early February and will gather at the National Sports Centre for the opening ceremony on Saturday morning before a day of friendly competition.
Manx Sport and Recreation Sport Development Manager Paul Bridson says the event is the highlight of their activities throughout the year:-

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