Get ready to ignite your Olympic spirit, Greater Manchester! With the Paris 2024 games in full swing, we're bringing the excitement and camaraderie of the Olympics right to your doorstep. We've scoured the region for the most exciting events, from sporty challenges to creative workshops and cultural celebrations, all inspired by the Olympics.

The UK is a country that loves and appreciates sport. We all remember the fabulous London Olympics in 2012! Manchester itself is a great sporting city, with endless matches and tournaments and lots of sports-mad fans running around. This year, it is time for France to shine with…

Join Trafford Palazzo for a Summer Sporting Extravaganza!  The school holidays are here so they are kicking off a five-week sporting extravaganza to celebrate the Olympic games and keep families entertained this summer. From Olympic themed craft workshops to retro gaming arcades and French…

Stockport town centre is gearing up for a summer filled with sport celebrations with free activities at Merseyway and Viaduct Park to help local children stay active during the school holidays. From sprinting, hurdles, long jump, rhythm gymnastics, climbing and more, children can try out a whole…

Come and join in for a fun, creative session where you'll get to design your very own sports kits! Channel your inner Olympic athlete and create a snazzy kit for whatever sport you like using collage and craft materials. During this workshop we'll be exploring the story of Danny Herman, a…

Visit Chester Zoo and celebrate an incredible summer of sport. 20 July - 1 September. Who can run the fastest? Lift the most? Jump the furthest? Test your agility and go head-to-head with a cheetah, with animal inspired activities and games. Compete with your friends and family and see who will top…

Get ready for a summer full of activity and excitement at Printworks, as Manchester's leading entertainment complex gears up for a bonanza of free family-friendly sporting celebrations. Weekly gaming sessions, a thrilling basketball tournament, a kids' archery class, appearances from famous…

IRONMAN 70.3

When IRONMAN was conceived by John and Judy Collins in 1978, it combined three of Hawaii's most…

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