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London 2012 Paralympics

16-19

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The Olympic & Paralympic Values

  • friendship
  • respect
  • courage
  • excellence
  • determination
  • inspiration
  • equality

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Construction

An artists impression of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium

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London is the first summer Host City to embed sustainability in its planning from the start. The Olympic Development Authority’s (ODA) aim was to set new standards, and create positive, lasting change for both the environment and local communities.

Understanding teamwork

Team GB Wheelchair Basketball players prepare for a game

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The Games would not exist without teams - watch these films to find out about the people working together as part of the London 2012 team, and then complete the first activity in Get Set to be a team player

My place in the team

A Paralympic Football Team celebrating

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This section of 'Get Set to be a team player' is all about getting to know yourself so that you can play to your strengths in a team situation.