Commonwealth Youth Games' legacy lives on

Saturday, 7 September 2013 00:00

Today marks the second anniversary of the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games.

The event saw the Island play host to 64 competing nations, with over 1000 local volunteers needed to help with its running.

The Department of Community, Culture and Leisure has said its legacy will be felt on Island for years to come.

It saw the redevelopment of the Bowl Stadium, now with a 3000 spectator capacity and all weather pitch.

Project Manager at the DCCL, Joyce Hall, said 2011’s Games’ are regarded as one of the best ever:

(AUDIO BELOW)

More from Isle of Man News

Report shows growth in government workforce

The government says the total size of its workforce grew by less than one per cent in the final quarter of last year.
Can you translate Filipino for court?

Could you help translate for court proceedings?
Commissioner worried over Ramsey flood wall design

A Ramsey commissioner says he's worried flood prevention proposals for the town's harbour will halve the amount of parking nearby.
AG's chambers wrongly blocked FOI response, says info commissioner

The Information Commissioner says the Attorney General's Chambers must reconsider its response to a Freedom of Information request after wrongly applying a blanket ban on the answer.
Navy ship off Island's coast

A navy patrol ship has been maneuvering around the south of the Island today.
'Harrods of the West' to reopen in April

The Western Civic Amenity site says it's planning to reopen reuse bays later this year.
Mountain Road closed on 68 days last year

The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road was closed almost every five days on average last year.
Terry’s Tato’s owner named 2026 Customer Service Champion

Douglas City Centre has celebrated its 2026 Customer Service Champion Awards, with over 5,500 public votes cast.