This year's Youth Games set to inspire young athletes

Tuesday, 19 January 2016 00:00

The Minister and HSBC's Kevin Cartledge with swimmer Ben Grainger and some of the trophies and medals he has won since taking part in the Games.

The launch of this year's Manx Youth Games presents opportunity for young athletes from every walk of Island life.

That's the mother of 12-year-old swimmer Ben Grainger, who overcame his hand impairment to be crowned Isle of Man Disability Sportsperson of the Year.

Having started his career in the games two years ago - the Andreas boy is now the number-one ranked British S10 swimmer in his age group.

Planning to take part in the event by Isle of Man Sport on April 12th - Ben tells us what he sees for his future:

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