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Brighton Lad Wins
Olympic Grant
Seventeen year old Jake Sweeney was one of a handful of individuals who won a £250 grant from Brighton and Hove city council aimed at encouraging local people to get involved in sport in the run up to the 2012 Olympics.
Jake, a talented beach volleyball player, will be using his grant to fund one-to-one training at NIVEA SUN Yellowave Beach Sports venue on Madeira Drive, Brighton. Jake and his partner Jack Fancy, 15, are hoping to compete in the South East England Junior tournament later this year.
Katie Mintram, Director of Yellowave says “Jake is a fantastic beach volleyball player and has the potential to go really far in the game. It’s great to think that one day he may be representing Brighton as an Olympic hopeful.”
Over £10,000 was handed out in total by the council to both clubs and individuals. The grants aim to encourage participation and help with training. Other sports to secure funding include; tae kwon do, road cycling and cricket.
Elly Trimingham elly@yellowave.co.uk
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