The world’s largest sporting events are coming to the UK in 2012, the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games.
Sport brings the world together and over 14,000 athletes from 205 Olympic teams and 170 Paralympic teams will be competing at the London 2012 Games. We’re encouraging you and your students to learn about the sports, athletes and cultures of the competing teams.
Explore the Interactive map of the competing teams to find out where in the world these competing teams are from, as well as fascinating facts and historical information on each. Challenge your students to find five Paralympic teams they have never heard of before. Find the Olympic team which has their favourite flag. Discover how many Paralympic medals each team won at Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. Look for a team with an interesting Olympic record.
Download the map of the competing teams: GSgg map of the competing teams - 3463.68kb
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Once you have explored the competing teams, why not become a supporter of at least one Olympic and one Paralympic team, alongside Team GB and ParalympicsGB? Our Become a supporter resources provide you and your students with opportunities and advice on selecting your teams.
Use our Athlete preparation resources to find out how athletes prepare to compete on the world’s biggest stage and the elements that will make up an athlete’s schedule when they come to the UK, in the run up to the London 2012 Games.
How much do your students know about the Paralympic Games? Harness their enthusiasm and give them a role as a Paralympic Promoter. Help other students and your wider school community to understand the history of the Paralympic Games, the Paralympic sports and the incredible achievements of each Paralympic athlete.
Each team and athlete brings their own experience and story to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. What will be your story for the London 2012 Games?
Remember, if you’re already part of Get Set, the exciting things you do that are inspired by the London 2012 Games will entitle you to join the Get Set Network. So tell us which teams you are supporting and what you are learning about them, and gain access to rewards and special opportunities.
