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Research Article

Self-regulated leisure sports for health and well-being: learning from Harbour Runners’ community-based interventions and motivations through Instagram communications during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Received 18 Feb 2024, Accepted 05 Jul 2024, Published online: 14 Jul 2024

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