International sporting ambassadors announced at Medway Mile
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Sporting superstars Steve Backley and Danny Crates have given a massive boost to Medway's ambitions for 2012 by taking up the role of Medway International Sporting Ambassadors. The two world-class athletes were unveiled on Friday, 27 July as part of a day of events to mark five years until the start of the 2012 Olympics Games. Together, they will promote Medway's 2012 ambitions and help establish Medway on the sporting map. |
Paralympic and world 800m champion Danny said: "Having been to two Paralympic Games I know the positive impact they have on the locality and I am proud to support Medway as it strives to bring the benefits of 2012 to the community."
Medway Council's Portfolio Holders for Community Services, Cllr Howard Doe said: "It is a great coup that two of the greatest names in British Olympic history believe in Medway 2012.
"The fact they have given their support and prestigious names to the project is of huge benefit to us as we encourage the world's great sporting nations to use Medway as a training base at the London 2012 Olympics.
The announcement of Medway's sporting ambassadors was just one of six announcements.
The other initiatives announced were:
Medway Elite Athlete Support Programme:
This joint initiative between Medway Council and the University of Kent at Medway will support Medway's international sporting stars of the future, including financial assistance, free access to facilities, specialist support including psychology, injury rehabilitation, nutrition and personal fitness testing. All of this has been designed to help each athlete make the most of their ability to bring sporting success to Medway. More
Our Medway 2012:
A special curriculum for primary schools developed by Medway's educational advisers. The cross-curricular project will include all major study subjects and will start in September 2008 for all Medway primary school pupils. More
Expansion of 4Life programme:
An expansion of the successful family healthy lifestyle programme which was launched in January. The new projects will focus on Twydall, Brompton, Strood South and Brook Lines and offer practical advice from fitness to nutrition. Following its launch in January the scheme was successfully piloted in the All Saints area of Chatham. More
The Medway Business Games:
A series of inter-business tournaments designed to get people away from their desks and onto the sports field. More
The Medway Culture and Design Awards:
Bringing the cultural Olympiad to Medway with an annual ceremony to celebrate the best in the arts in Medway. More
July 2007 news