.jpg)
The eighth annual HSBC Manx Youth Games are being staged today, kicking off with the opening ceremony on the NSC track at 10am.
About 1,200 children, aged from eight to 15, are competing in eleven different sports, including rugby and athletics.
It's the biggest sporting event of the year on the Island for children, and everyone who takes part will get a medal.
Member of the Department of Tourism and Leisure with responsibility for sport Quintin Gill, MHK, will be opening the games.
He says it's a fantastic event:

Campaigner threatens legal action over Island's Assisted Dying Bill
Fishermen have herring quota cut for 2026
MHK welcomes move towards 'international best practice' over Budget process
Election candidate claims public meeting attendance 'unbalanced'
Fire service issues safety advice to e-bike and e-scooter owners