DURHAM UNIVERSITY TO OFFER FACILITIES TO ST HELENA ATHLETES

As part of their international outreach programme, Durham University, in the United Kingdom, have generously offered the use of their cutting-edge sports facilities and coaching to future teams travelling from St Helena to compete in international Games or sporting events.

Named ‘Britain’s Number One Team Sports University 2015/16’, Durham University has a variety of top-of-the-range training facilities and venues including an athletics track, artificial pitches, a fitness suite and a rowing tank.

The facilities at the university will offer Saint athletes the chance to train and receive coaching to ensure they are best prepared for their international competition.

The university, founded in 1832, boasts famous graduates such as former England cricket captains, Andrew Strauss and Nassur Hussain.

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SHG
19 September 2017

St Helena Government Communications Hub

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