South Lanarkshire's swim team ready for the International Children's Games

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Team South Lanarkshire’s swimmers are aiming to dive right in to the International Children’s Games next month.The aquatic quartet is looking forward to competing in the prestigious competition next month.Dean Barghati, who attends Holy Cross High in Hamilton will join Thomas Traynor from St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High in East Kilbride, Emma McGavin of Uddingston Grammar and and Rebecca Cole from Larkhall Academy at the games in Coventry, which begin on August 11.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The team’s coach, Gordon McGavin, said: “ICG Coventry is an amazing opportunity for my swimmers to represent their county at a truly international stage.“It’s great to see South Lanarkshire Council support sport on this stage because the promotion of healthy lifestyles and positive sporting images should be demonstrated to encourage every child to aspire to it.“Fitness, sport, fun, networking and true dedication and self-reliance are all quality attributes that, as adults, we should be promoting from school level for every child, and participation in sport at every level is paramount to future wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.”Dean Barghati, who swims for the Hamilton Baths Club, said: “I am really excited for the games – getting the chance to meet and compete with athletes from across the world is