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Planet Earth Games may not go ahead

Organisation struggling to get funding

The Planet Earth Games - formerly the South West Youth Games  - could be cancelled this year because of a lack of funding. 

Organisers say uncertainty over Brexit means private sponsors haven't invested and public funding is also becoming increasingly difficult to find. 

The games encourage young people into sport, addressing rising concerns over child inactivity and obesity

It would be the first time in 21 years the event hasn't run if it's axed. 

The charity behind the event has launched a crowdfunder campaign to save the event by 3rd March.

 

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