I'm here in Tanzania as part of a global media tour we're
undertaking to not only promote London 2012 in countries around the world, but
also see how countries are getting ready for the Games this summer.
I started off my visit by witnessing
young children in action at Kibasila School in Dar es Salaam. They were participating in a circuit of activities which was given by Young Leaders, who are an
integral part of our International
Inspiration programme. International Inspiration aims to provide high quality
sport and PE opportunities to children and young people around the world and
here in Tanzania I definitely witnessed that.
But my visit didn't end there. I was lucky enough to
be taken to the National Stadium where I saw some aspiring
athletes
taking part in their training. I would love to help bring a world
championship
or even an Olympic and Paralympic Games to Africa.
Throughout my visit, I
was
accompanied by my long-term friend, and former 1500m rival, Filbert
Bayi.
Filbert has put so much back into Tanzanian sports since he won his
medals that he's a real inspiration to me and everyone else.
Delivering on our promise
Sport has played a huge part in my life and I was so
proud to see that months out from the Games, we're already delivering on our
promise to inspire millions of young people in 20 countries around the world to
take part in sport.
It was very inspiring to see how seriously sport is taken
in Tanzania and how the Government, NOC and teachers are all determined to work
together to ensure that as many young people as possible get to take part in physical activity. And who knows, we might even find the new Filbert Bayi!
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