Bromley has won the prestigious Jubilee Trophy of the London Youth Games following the momentous LYG Finals Festival weekend at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 4 to 6 July.
A total of 10,000 young Londoners participated across 37 sports throughout the year, with the Jubilee Trophy being awarded to the borough that accumulates the most points from the best 24 scoring competitions they have participated in across the season.
Bromley excelled in multiple sports throughout the LYG season, with highlights including:
- Gold (first) in ParaGames Athletics.
- Gold (first) in Football (U15 Girls).
- Gold (first) in Cross Country (Male).
- Gold (first) in Para Games Swimming Male and Female.
A Bromley Council Spokesperson said, “We are incredibly proud of our young athletes whose outstanding performances have brought home the Jubilee Trophy for a twelfth time, the second-most wins by any borough in the competition’s history. Their determination, teamwork, and passion supported by dedicated coaches, families and volunteers reflect the very best of our borough. The London Youth Games continue to inspire and empower generations, and we are thrilled to see our young people lead the way in this competition. Congratulations to all who participated and to everyone involved in bringing the games to life, making all these achievements possible.”
The London Youth Games were founded in 1977 in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee. The late Queen and Prince Philip attended the games in 2002 as part of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee tour, demonstrating the event's significance.
With the 50th anniversary Golden Games approaching in 2027, LYG is calling on Londoners to share their stories and experiences to showcase the life-changing impact of the Games. The Foundation also aims to raise £5 million to celebrate this milestone and secure the Games for future generations.
Over the years, more than two million young Londoners aged from 7 to 17 have taken part and competed across 37 sports – among them many well-known athletes and para-athletes including Olympians Sir Mo Farah and Christine Ohuruogu MBE, Paralympian David Weir CBE and England footballers Chloe Kelly and Raheem Sterling MBE.
Show your support for the future of the London Youth Games and create opportunities for every young Londoner: londonyouthgames.org/LYG50
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About London Youth Games:
The London Youth Games (LYG) is a charity that has been creating life-changing opportunities through sport for all young Londoners for 48 years.
Founded in 1977 in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee, the Games have grown into the largest youth multi-sport event in Europe. Her Majesty and Prince Philip attended the Games in 2002 as part of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Tour.
Each year, LYG delivers an extensive programme including over 37 sports, engaging young people through both School Games and Open Games in community settings.
More than two million young Londoners aged 7 to 17 have taken part, including sporting legends like Sir Mo Farah, Dina Asher-Smith, Alex Yee, Christine Ohuruogu MBE, David Weir CBE, Chloe Kelly, and Raheem Sterling MBE.
The Finals Festival brings these experiences to life at some of London’s most iconic London 2012 Olympic venues, with the aim of providing inclusive, empowering, and memorable moments for every participant..
For more information, visit londonyouthgames.org.
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For media enquiries, please contact Liam Scoble in Public Affairs, on 020 8313 4688 or email liam.scoble@bromley.gov.uk.