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Collection boxes for secondhand sports gear installed in Lille: “Get everyone playing sports, but equipment can be too expensive”

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

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  • Lille has placed collection boxes at three locations for used sports clothing and equipment.
  • The collected items will go to the Mamadepot, where families can buy them at affordable prices.
  • The initiative aims to reduce the cost barrier that can prevent people from taking part in sports.

Lille is placing collection boxes for secondhand sports clothing and equipment at three locations across the municipality.

The collected items will receive a second life through the Mamadepot, where families can purchase them at an affordable price.

The initiative responds to the high cost of sports equipment for families. Lille says it wants to get as many people as possible involved in sports.

Get everyone playing sports, but sports equipment can sometimes be too expensive.

· LilleThe municipality explains why it is collecting used sports clothing and equipment.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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