Olympic athletes from the small West African country of Senegal have announced their decision to train in Medway ahead of the much-anticipated London 2012 Olympics.
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| Priestfield Stadium, home of Gillingham FC |
The understanding was reached between the Senegal National Olympic and Sports Committee and the Medway Council and was announced on Easter Sunday.
Five venues in Medway have been approved by London's Olympic Committee as training venues, including Medway Park and Gillingham FC's Priestfield Stadium, which will be used by the Senegalese national football team if they qualify.
Rumours of a possible training match between Gillingham and Senegal were given credence by the Gills chairman Paul Scally.
Lord Coe, chaor of the London 2012 Olympic Committee said of the agreement: "Hopefully this sporting agreement will flourish into a longer-term relationship between Senegal and Medway benefiting both parties in sport."
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