SPORT in the Isle of Man has received a huge boost with news that Kelly Holmes Education will deliver the Isle of Man Sporting Excellence Programme and inspire a whole new generation of sports champions on the island.
The double Olympic Champion who cemented a place in sporting history at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games has confirmed her team Kelly Holmes Education will lead the delivery of the new sports programme, supported by three of island businesses, Creechurch Capital, Microgaming and SMP Partners.
The three sponsors will together provide the funding and support for 50 to 60 athletes and their coaches from a wide range of different sports to attend the Isle of Man Sporting Excellence Programme.
Dame Kelly Holmes said: ‘We are delighted to be chosen to deliver this new education programme on the Isle of Man. It represents a fantastic opportunity for the selected young athletes to be part of this programme and we look forward to sharing an exciting journey in their development towards the Commonwealth Games and beyond.’