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London 2012 Paralympics

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Discover the facts behind the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and find out more about the Values that top class athletes believe in:

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

Have you got what it takes to live like a champion?

Activities

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The Olympic & Paralympic Values

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

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Fact file

Windsurfing at the Olympic Games

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Scroll through these brilliant pictures to find loads of amazing facts about the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Picture Story

A gymnast competing on the rings at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games

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Like a puzzle? Try this one. See how quickly you can work out which picture represents which Olympic and Paralympic Value.

Know your Values

Sprinting at the Olympic Games

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How do you rate against the Olympic and Paralympic Values? Play the Know your Values game to find out.

Match the Sound

A Paralympic swimmer diving into the pool

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Lots of great pictures, some interesting sounds… can you match them up? See the finished slideshow.

Sound Track

A gymnast competing on the rings at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games

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Fancy being a sports commentator? Start with the Sound track game.