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Hunt: 7,439 schools sign up for School Games
More than 7,400 schools across England have signed up to participate in the government's new School Games initiative, according to culture secretary Jeremy Hunt.
Addressing delegates at the 2011 Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Hunt said the figure represented more than a third of all schools in England.
Earlier this year, Hunt outlined the government's plans for the School Games competition, which aims to promote competitive sport in "Olympic-style" tournaments
Both primary and secondary students are being given the chance to take part in intra-school; inter-school; and regional competitions, which will culminate in a national event next year.
Meanwhile, the School Games concept will also offer disability sports to be fully inclusive to all young people and promote the values of both Olympic and Paralympic sports.
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