A PROJECT to encourage more people in Derby to take part in sport has kicked off.
Derby City Council and Derby City Sports Partnership have teamed up to run the 25-day Game On scheme alongside the Commonwealth Games.
The aim is to get everyone to celebrate the games by joining in with local sporting activities, so they can see it on the TV and then try it for themselves.
Activities on offer across the city include boxing, swimming, volleyball and cycling.
Derbyshire's former Commonwealth and Olympics weightlifter, Louis Martin, is supporting the scheme.
The 77-year-old said: "I wish the Game on Derby Festival of Sport all the best and great success.
"I hope that some of the children here today may go on to be sports stars and compete in the Commonwealth Games."
Activities are taking place until Sunday, August 3.
To find out about the events, log on to www.derby.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/arts-and-entertainment/leisure-events/game-on-derby/
