Gary Neville announces countdown to Games!
Gary Neville announces his support of the ‘I love me’ Greater Manchester Youth Games to mark one month to go
The 20th Anniversary ‘I love me’ Greater Manchester Youth Games are set to take place on Saturday 12 July 2008 at three sites in Manchester, and teams from across Greater Manchester are preparing for the biggest sports competition of its kind outside of London.
In total, ten boroughs will be competing against each other in this 20th Anniversary event, and to mark one month to go, Gary Neville, Greater Manchester Youth Games Ambassador has offered his support.
Gary Neville, Manchester United Football Club says:
"I am really, really proud to be an Ambassador for the Greater Manchester Youth Games. Having taken part in it a number of years ago, it is great to see this fantastic celebration of sport reaching its 20th Anniversary. Sport has always been such a massive part of my life, not just in football but across loads of sports which I took part in from a young age. For everyone involved in the Greater Manchester Youth Games this year, give it your best, get involved and be proud to be part of something that like me, you will remember for the rest of lives. Good luck!"
The ‘I love me’ Greater Manchester Youth Games 20th Anniversary event takes place at Wright Robinson Sports College, Belle Vue Athletics Centre and Sportcity. More than 5000 participants and spectators are due to attend.
Press are invited to attend the event on Saturday 12 July 2008. For more information, please contact Laura Hall, Marketing and Information Officer, GreaterSport on 0161 223 1002 or email laurah@greatersport.co.uk.