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The Games provides an
opportunity to encourage more
people to take part in sport
and lead a healthier lifestyle

  • A cycling team made up of regional riders, that took part in the East Midlands Cicle Classic

what is sport and health?

emda is working to ensure that the Games create a lasting sporting legacy for the region. Highlights include:

  • Loughborough University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Team GB and the Japanese Olympic Committee. 
  • Support for major sporting events to held across the region, including participation activities.
  • Support for the regional sports sector to deliver key outcomes, such as Volleyball England's new National Centre based in Kettering.
Intro

events and participation

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emda has supported a number of major sporting events in the region, which have included participation activities

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pre games training camps

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29 Olympic and 12 Paralympic facilities in the region are in the official guide

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adizones

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There are 5 adiZones in the region, find out about the first one to open in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

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volleyball centre in kettering

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emda is working with Volleyball England, who recently opened their new National centre in Kettering

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contact

Regional Coordinator, based at emda.