On Thursday, 11th June, hundreds of participants from several different boroughs gathered at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub for a day of building skills, discovering new activities and friendly competition. The various sports in which they participated were ParaGames football, Rugby (RFL), Sitting Volleyball, Tennis Skills and Rounders.   

One of Thursday’s most notable activities was ParaGames Football, which provided 182 young participants from 14 London boroughs with an opportunity to compete. Winning wasn’t the only goal of the competition; it was also about inclusion, progress, and development. Throughout the day, they developed and practiced new skills while playing matches in hopes of winning a medal for their borough. Every player, regardless of ability, felt included in the game and made a significant contribution to their team due to the event’s inclusive aspect.  

Congratulations to the overall borough winners who won the overall group standings  

PG Boys Football Winners   

Gold: Haringey   

Silver: Camden   

Bronze: Croydon   

PG Girls Football   

Gold: Haringey   

Silver: Kingston   

Bronze: Camden   

Across the field, over 350 young players competed in rugby matches to represent their boroughs proudly. With the aim of winning a medal for their community, participants had the opportunity to compete against teams from other boroughs. In addition to the competition, the day provided an excellent opportunity to hone and improve their rugby skills, from passing to strategic play. Plus, the competition promoted excellent collaboration, communication and teamwork to achieve a common goal.   

Inside the Gunnersbury sports hub, there was sitting volleyball. Here, a range of participants were able to develop and learn new skills in sitting volleyball. From passing to serving to hitting, young players came together to help build each other up. After several rounds of skills courses, they were able to put those skills to the test and play matches against each other.   

On the tennis courts, over 100 players of mixed abilities had the opportunity to develop their skills in station-based events. Here, participants rotated between different stations to help them learn or improve various tennis skills. At the end of the skills session, athletes put those skills to the test and played mini-matches against each other. Although this was a non-scoring event, there was still a competitive nature amongst the athletes.   

On the field, over 75 children from 4 different boroughs came together for a fun and developmental rounders competition. The event aimed to help young participants expand their knowledge and understanding of the game, with players developing their abilities, collaborating and building teamwork, through skills and team-based activities.  

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the events and a very well done to all the medalists!  

Thanks to the Borough Team Organisers, School Games Organisers, Team Managers and Officials who supported the participants brilliantly on the day.