Sport exhibition relocates to NSC

Monday, 24 December 2012 00:00

The sporting achievements of Manx athletes are continuing to be recognised thanks to the relocation of an exhibition.

Manx National Heritage’s Our Sporting Life exhibition finished in September however a decision has been taken to move it to the Sports Institute.

It’s hoped that future elite athletes who train there will be inspired by the Island’s success stories in at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games.

The London 2012 Olympic Torch, which was part of the exhibition, has also been relocated to the NSC in Douglas.

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