Six volunteers from across Caerphilly county borough have achieved their Olympic goal and will head to the Games as ball boys and girls.
The youngsters, aged 15 to 17, will be working during the first women’s football games when they kick off at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
They will be part of half of the matches with the chance to be working as ball persons during the Men’s Bronze Medal deciding game.
Matthew Page, Cory Mahoney, Catrin Griffiths, Becky Sykes, Alex Beecham and Joshua Snook were all chosen due to their dedication and continued support of Sport Caerphilly activities, going above and beyond expectations.
One of the teenagers has even turned down a holiday in Mexico so she can take part in the London2012 Olympics.
Tony Wallis, Competition Development Officer at Sport Caerphilly congratulated the youngsters, saying: “These young people are really inspiring, what a fitting reward to be involved in the biggest sporting event our country has seen.”
The Olympic football matches will kick off on July 25th at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff