London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Last updated: 21 February 2013

After the success of the Olympics and Paralympics everyone is talking about the 'legacy' of the Games - with the organisers hoping everyone around the country is inspired to take up new sports, get more active and volunteer more.

Throughout the Games, members of the Young people's sport panel have been celebrating the Olympic and Paralympics by publishing stories of what they mean for the athletes, volunteers, spectators and members of the public.

The panel members have created blogs, videos and information articles that captured the excitement of this once in a lifetime event. Check out what they got up to!

Blogs

Panel members Adam Martin and Jodi McGinty are currently working at the Games in London. They've decided to keep blogs about their experiences.

Adam's blog

Adam is a Bus System's Team Leader and you can find out exactly what he's been doing at the following link:
http://ambstl2012.blogspot.co.uk/

Jodi's blog

Jodi is a Young Mayor rubbing shoulders with competitors and VIPs in the athlete's village - read about her experiences at the following link:
http://jodi2012adventure.blogspot.co.uk/

Magazine Articles

Chris looks at the impact the Olympics has had on Student Sport

Chris Sellar examines whether the London Olympics and the 'summer of sport' has encourage more students to take part in sport.

The Impact of the Summer of Sport.

Connor's review of the Olympic Swimming Competition

Connor Hughes witnesses the titanic swimming face-off between Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte! Read all about it:

London 2012 Swimming & Michael Phelps: the Greatest Olympian of All Time

Meghan's basketball write-up

Meghan Plummer attended the Team USA v Team GB men's and women's basketball games that were a warm up for the Olympics. She's reported on both matches and the whole experience. Read her article:
Basketball: Team USA v Team GB

Interview with Kieron Achara

Meghan was also lucky enough to secure an interview with Team GB Basketball star Kieron Achara. Read about Kieron's Olympic experiences, tips for aspiring athletes and plans for the future:
Interview with Kieron Achara

Matt's notes from the road

Matt McCormick has been watching the Olympics on the road. He tells us how people across Europe have been celebrating London 2012. Read his article here:
Interesting Start to the London Olympics!

What Scottish football can learn from the Olympics

Colin Millar took in some of the Olympic football that was played at Glasgow. He reckons that Scottish football can learn some lessons that will help improve the game in Scotland:
What Scottish football can learn from the Olympics.

Life as a Closing Ceremony Performer

Colin also took the opportunity to interview Claire Wilson who was part of the London 2012 Closing Ceremony. Read his interview here:

Life as a Closing Ceremony Performer.

A taste of the Olympics in Glasgow

Katie Clucas writes about her experiences working as a Sports Development Officer in Glasgow during the Olympics and how she's now looking forward to attending the Paralympic Games in London:
A taste of the Olympics in Glasgow.

Videos

British Gas Heroes Tour

Some Young people's sport panel members attended the recent British Gas Heroes Tour and interviewed British Olympians from four aquatic sports about their experiences at London 2012 and their hopes for the future.

John's video diary

John Robertson is a Games Maker for the athletics competitions at the Olympic stadium. Check out the first three installments of his video diary from London!