Want to take your coaching career to the next level? Passionate about making a real difference in inclusive and disability sports? Only one week to go to apply to the London Youth Games Inclusive Coaches Programme! If you join, you'll access incredible opportunities in three key areas: 📖 Development Opportunities Access bespoke inclusion workshops. Enjoy flexible CPD opportunities to suit your growth. Gain confidence with the support of a mentor or contribute as a Programme mentor yourself. 🤝 Connection Opportunities Build lasting relationships with like-minded, passionate coaches. Network with industry leaders shaping the future of inclusive sports. Join an inspiring online community dedicated to sharing ideas and best practices. 🗣️ Opportunities to Make an Impact Apply your skills by supporting London Youth Games events and para-teams. Champion inclusive practices in your borough and beyond. Apply now: #InclusiveCoaching #DisabilitySport #LondonYouthGames

Upcoming dance events! 💃🕺 On 2 March '25, @RoyalBalletSch & @LetsDance, led by @TheAngelaRippon, will bring free classes, workshops & community celebrations to get the UK moving! More info to come about this nationwide event, showcasing the physical and mental benefits of dance for all ages and abilities! @YouthSportTrust And if you love dance, don’t miss our LYG Dance event on 4 July at Copper Box Arena - it's a fantastic event welcome to KS2-KS4! @YourSchoolGames

Today it's the first day of London Youth Games SportsHall Athletics! It’s a fantastic chance for young people in years 5, 6 & 7 to develop their skills ahead of the track and field season. They will be doing various races and relays and they’ll compete in field events: Shot, Speed Bounce, Standing Long Jump, Standing Triple Jump and Vertical Jump. The top 3 teams from each Y5/6 qualifier and the top 2 teams from each Y7 qualifier will go through to the finals at Redbridge Sports Centre on 18 March. This event is part of the School Games, promoting daily physical activity, inclusive competition, and personal development of young people. Discover more: #LondonYouthGames #Athletics @heilan_heavy @YouthSportTrust @YourSchoolGames

Calling all coaches passionate about inclusive & disability sports! The London Youth Games Inclusive Coaches Programme is OPEN! 📖 Access bespoke inclusion workshops and flexible CPD opportunities 🗣️Gain confidence with the support of a mentor or contribute as a Programme mentor yourself. 🤝Build relationships with passionate coaches & network with industry leaders 💻 Join an inspiring online community dedicated to sharing ideas and best practices. ⚽Apply your skills by supporting London Youth Games events and para-teams. 👏 Champion inclusive practices in LYG and in your borough. Apply now: #InclusiveCoaching #DisabilitySport #LYG

Excited to share that our very own Lucy at LYG will be taking part in the London Marathon this year to raise money for London Youth Games! With 100 days to go - and lots of training ahead! - we wanted to take the opportunity to share her fundraising page - Any donations towards this would be hugely appreciated ✨Thank you so much for your support! #LondonMarathon #LYG

Yesterday we held a purposeful Team Day at the @AquaticsCentre, one of the iconic #London2012 venues and one of the venues that hosts our inspirational LYG Finals Festival. The day provided an invaluable opportunity to align our vision and build momentum for the year ahead. Key discussions included: 🔹 Reviewing our Strategic Plan to ensure clarity and direction. 🔹 Establishing team priorities to guide our work throughout the year. 🔹 Sessions focused on key areas including Finals Festival, Measuring Impact, School Games and Building to LYG’s 50th Anniversary. Many thanks to our Chair Prof. Geoff Thompson MBE FRSA DL QP JM for joining us for a thought-provoking Q&A. We’re excited to build on LYG's work in 2025 and beyond.

We're delighted to welcome two new team members to the charity to drive impact across the capital: Ali Speechly as Head of Sport and Jean-Pierre Murungi as Sports Development and Delivery Officer. With their extensive experience and shared passion for sport and community development, their roles will help to further our mission of creating life changing opportunities for young Londoners through the power of sport. Read more:

Alex Yee, the world’s most successful triathlete, has had an incredible journey from grassroots to the global stage. Born and raised in Lewisham, Alex’s journey was aided by the opportunities provided by London Youth Games, where he proudly represented his borough in Aquathlon, Cycling, and Cross Country between 2010 and 2014. Fast forward a decade, Alex is now a household name in British sport, celebrated for his outstanding achievements. This year, Alex continued his outstanding journey by producing one of the most iconic moments of #Paris2024, clinching gold in the Men’s Triathlon after a stunning late surge past his rival Hayden Wilde. He capped off the Games by securing bronze with his GB teammates in the Mixed Team Relay and had the honour of being a GB flagbearer during the closing ceremony. In addition to his Olympic triumphs, Alex was crowned World Champion in 2024 in Torremolinos. His stellar year has earned him a nomination for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year #SPOTY award, with the ceremony taking place tonight, 17 December. Read more about his journey:

Alex Yee @Lixsanyee has been nominated for BBC's Sports Personality of the Year, with his Olympic gold and bronze in #Paris2024 and becoming World Champion! Recap his stunning year and discover how you can vote:

LYG33 Chair, Safa, joined @YouthSportTrust for a deep dive into the importance of youth voice and representation within the school sport sector on the School Games Podcast. She evidenced the ground-breaking work that the LYG33 team has done so far and are planning to do in this space & emphasised the essential influence that including young people in round-table conversations has on increasing engagement, activity and general well-being for youngsters. 👏 👉Listen here @YourSchoolGames

We were thrilled to host the Workforce Celebration Evening 2024, supported by @cityoflondon at their historic Livery Hall! 🎉 The evening celebrated the incredible contributions of the London Youth Games community, including the 2024 #LYG33 cohort, GamesForce volunteers, and others making a huge impact on sport in London. Highlights included reflections on the 2023/24 season, a session led by LYG33 - our youth leadership programme empowering young Londoners - and the induction of new members into the LYG Hall of Fame. Thank you to our partners @Sport_England @YourSchoolGames @LondonSport @MayorofLondon @CityBridgeFndn @Rosterfy2 and @PHF_Grants

For the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we're delighted to share the highlights of our celebratory Adapted Inspire Festival, which brought disabled young people and their friends together in a fully inclusive setting! The purpose of the event was to build on the powerful legacy of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and ensure the summer of sport continues to inspire future generations. #IDPWD #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs Proudly supported by @PHF_Grants @MayorofLondon and LYG delivery partners, including @BocciaEngland @rambertgrades @PentathlonGB, Jump For Health, @BritTri, @LondonWayfarers Hockey Club, Paralympian @shawwal_96, @LeeValleyHTC

We are delighted to announce that after a very competitive application process, we have selected 12 brilliant young people for the LYG33 Leadership Team for the 2024/25 season! The group will be led by the passionate and ambitious Safa, from Brent as Chairperson supported by two incredible returning members, Ealaf from Hammersmith & Fulham and Julia from Hounslow. Read more :

Delighted to be hosting our Inspire Festival (East) today! These events are: ✅ introducing participants to a range of activities ✅ helping young people discover new passions ✅ supporting them to find pathways into clubs.   Today’s event is supported by @mayorofldn and LYG delivery partners, including @skip2bfit @teamrubicon_ @270climbing @SynergyDanceLtd

RT @haringeycouncil: 👏 Huge congratulations to everyone who took part in The @LdnYouthGames 👏 We’re so proud of our young people in #Hari…

Our CEO Andy Dalby-Welsh had the privilege of joining the celebration of Alex Yee's (@Lixsanyee) incredible achievements at the naming of the Alex Yee Ladywell Arena last week. Children from the local schools came and heard how Alex, from his very ordinary roots in Lewisham, has gone on to be the world’s best! It was great to hear how the London Youth Games played its part in Alex’s journey. This reinforced for Andy - and for all of us - the critical importance of grassroots sport. Without these essential opportunities, future talents like Alex Yee might never have the chance of being discovered and reaching their full potential. More: @BritTri @LewishamCouncil @BlueCarpetSport @LondonSport

.@YouthCharter shares a new report with recommendations of how youth across the African continent can be helped and supported through the power of sport. Discover more: #GlobalCall2Action #YouthCharter #AFCONSoccerwiseReport @ASUnified

LYG Cross Country photos live on our Zenfolio photo albums now 📸 👉 Click the link in bio & find the photos in '2024-2025' - 'Open Games' Contact your Borough Team Organiser or us for the Password. #LYGCrossCountry

The purpose of the event was to build on the powerful legacy of the #Paris2024 Paralympic Games and ensure the summer of sport continues to inspire future generations. Reflecting on the day, Sara from Waltham Forest shared “Today has made me feel really good and it’s made me feel really included as well. I especially enjoyed the wheelchair basketball – it felt like everyone was equal and competing at my level, instead of me going to their level. I would love to join a club in wheelchair basketball after today.” (2/2) Read more: