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£6.7m sports complex will boost Olympic hopefuls - VIDEO
A £6.7M sports complex, set to be used by Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, has opened in the North East.
The complex, which expands existing facilities at Durham University’s Maiden Castle site, was opened yesterday by Hugh Robertson. the Minister for Sport and the Olympics.
Among the features is a powered indoor rowing tank, the first in the region.
It also has an extended sports hall which can be used for indoor cricket, three dedicated physiotherapy treatment rooms, and a multi-purpose dance studio.
The complex will be used for training by the Sri Lankan badminton team before the London Olympics.
University Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Higgins, said: “We are immensely proud to be able to contribute to the sporting legacy of the 2012 Olympics through the opening of these new facilities.”
Mr Robertson said: “Durham University has a strong sporting tradition, and this new state-of-the-art centre will help confirm this in the years ahead.
“This fantastic facility will provide world-class sports facilities for elite athletes and community users alike, and help more people to take up sport.”
Sport England contributed £500,000 to the cost of the complex, which will also be available for use by students and the public.
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