Christine Ohuruogu supports Young Ambassador Conference

Thursday, 9 October 2008

Olympic gold medallist Christine Ohuruogu (400m) and bronze medallist Natasha Danvers (400m hurdles) are today at Chelsea FC to support our Young Ambassador Conference – the last one of the year.

Joining Christine and Natasha will be other Olympic and Paralympic athletes including Duncan Goodhew and 400 Young Ambassadors from the region. These 14-17 year olds will learn how they can promote the Olympic and Paralympic values, sport, PE and a healthy lifestyle to other youngsters in their schools and local communities.

Now in its third year, our Young Ambassador programme has received official recognition from the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) through its London 2012 Inspire Mark.

There has been six Young Ambassador Conferences over the last month. The others were in York, Oxford, Manchester, Derby and Exeter. This academic year we have 1000 Young Ambassadors. Each one has been specially selected by the 450 School Sport Partnerships in England, either because of their strong sporting talent or through their commitment to sports leadership and volunteering.

Click here to find out more about our Young Ambassador programme.