LONDON OLYMPICS

GAMES 2012

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A NATION, A TEAM

UNE NATION, UNE SELECTION

HERRI BAT, SELEKZIO BAT

Basque sportmen and sportwomen are not allowed to compete for the Basque national team. Therefore, they compete for Spain or France.

PELOTA.

Basque Pelota was a demonstration sport at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. It was the third time that the sport was included in the Olympic program; it was an official Olympic sport at the 1900 Games in Paris, and a demonstration sport in 1924. It was included as a demonstration sport once again at the 1992 Games in Barcelona. Basque Pelota has only once been officially competed for at the Olympics in 1900. At the 1900 Summer Olympics, a Basque pelota tournament was contested. Only two teams competed, so only one match was played. The score is unknown. The competition was held on 14 June.

First international

 Basque Country 6 – 1 Catalonia 

(January 3, 1915; Basque Country)

Biggest win

 Denmark B 1 –

11 Basque Country 

( August 29, 1937; Denmark)

Biggest defeat

 Mexico 8 – 4 Basque Country 

( October 16, 1938; Mexico)

 Basque Country 1 – 5 Hungary 

(August 31 1980; Basque Country)

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SURFING. After competing SURFING. After competing for ten years for the Basquefor ten years for the Basque National team, the National team, the European Committee European Committee forbade it in 2001. forbade it in 2001. However, Basque surfers However, Basque surfers were invited to compete at were invited to compete at the Celtic Games in 2003. the Celtic Games in 2003. Basque surfers were so Basque surfers were so good that they were invitedgood that they were invited them back again. As a them back again. As a result of winning each year result of winning each year the Celtic competition, theythe Celtic competition, they have taken part in the have taken part in the Games every year. The Games every year. The Basque Surfers National Basque Surfers National Team is waiting for a court Team is waiting for a court decision to know if one day decision to know if one day they will be allowed to they will be allowed to

The Basque Country football team  (Euskal Herriko futbol selekzioa) is considered the national team of the Basque Country greater region as selected players from the Basque Country Autonomous Community, the nearby Navarre and the Northern Basque Country in France play for it. They are not affiliated with FIFA or UEFA and therefore are only allowed to play friendly matches. As a result, when Basque football players play international matches, they

LONDON OLYMPICS GAMES 2012

Olympic and Paralympic athletes try to live according to their beliefs and ideas that help them to be the best they can be, and to respect other competitors. These are called the Olympic and Paralympic Values. The values can help all of us live as best we can, getting our personal ambitions and dreams without hurting other people:

OLYMPICS GAMES MASCOTS

The London Olympic Games’ song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIetV43enos

The world's heading our way,They're gonna come from miles around

Doo, doo, doo, doo

For 2012 games,When they arrive in london town

Doo, doo, doo, doo

So, if you need somebodyFor always hold your handMandeville and wenlock are your friends

Oh, oh, oh

Because they're on a journeyWith you till the endAnd when they're both togetherYou got friends that'll last forever

Oooh, oooh

Who knows how far away you can goWhen you travel on a rainbow

Oooh, oooh

I hope this feeling never stops

Doo, doo, doo, doo

It's hard to win in this raceIt's the toughest race in town

Doo, doo, doo, doo

But everyone's in first place'cos it's the taking part that counts

Doo, doo, doo, doo

So if you need a rainbowWhen the sky is greyMandeville will brighten the games

Oh, oh, oh

And wenlock will be thereDancing through the airPut them both togetherYou got friends that'll last forever

Oooh, oooh

Who knows how far away you can goWhen you travel on a rainbow

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Olympic Values

friendship respect excellence

Paralympic Values

determination courage equality inspiration

Oooh, oooh…

PROFILE OF A BASQUE SPORTSMAN /SPORTSWOMAN

Ander Elosegi

He was born in 1987. He does canoeing. He started when he was 10, in Irun's “Santiagotarrak Club”. The first time he took part in the Olympics Games was in Beijing 2008, achieving the 4th place in C-1.

Maialen Chourraut

She was born in 1983. He does canoeing. She started doing canoeing in “Atletico San Sebastián” when she was 12. She has competed senior category since 2001. She participated in Olympics Games in Beijing 2008.

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LONDON 2012 GAMES MAKERS

Volunteers will make the Games happen are called London 2012 Games Makers.

London 2012 Games Makers will be the face of London 2012, and show what the UK is all about: excellence, passion and positivity. They will build new friendships, develop skills and play an integral role at the largest event ever staged in the UK.

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The top 10 facts about the London 2012 Games Maker programme:

1. Applications to the Games Maker programme are now closed to the general public

2. We have received   over 240,000   Games Maker applications

3. Throughout 2011 we will be inviting successful applicants to a selection event

4. We want our volunteers to come from all walks of life and from across the UK

5. Games Makers will have the same values and passion as us

6. Volunteers will be given an official Games Maker uniform

7. Games Makers will volunteer for a minimum of 10 days during the Games   and attend at least three days of training

8. Volunteers will find their own means of transport and accommodation

9. Games Makers are not entitled to free tickets or back stage passes

10. The Young Games Maker programme has now launched

Games Makers’ Role:

There are 32 teams who need Games Makers and we have divided them into 10 departments.

Each team needs a different number of Games Makers: some require fewer than 50 while others need a few thousand. Most roles will be Games-time specific, but some will require volunteers to be available from spring 2012 for pre-Games preparation.

Trailblazers:

The majority of London 2012 volunteers will be needed at Games time, but a number of volunteers, Trailblazers, are needed before the Games.

All Trailblazers must:

- be aged 18 years old.

- have good written and verbal English.

- have excellent communication skills.

- be able to volunteer for one shift a week for a minimum of three months.

- be eligible to volunteer within the UK in accordance with immigrations rules.

- sign both a confidentiality agreement and a letter of agreement.

Trailblazers are expected to display the following:

- Flexibility.

- Commitment.

- Friendliness.

- A positive attitude.

- Communication skills.

WHAT WILL WE WATCH IN OLYMPICS GAMES IN LONDON?

ATHLETICS

Athletics features 2,000 athletes running, walking, jumping and throwing for gold.We think that the Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is going to be one of the favourites at

running.

GYMNASTIC

There are two types of Gymnastic: rhythmic and artistic. In Gymnastics-rhythmic our favourite winners are Russian women.

SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING

We like it because it is very nice to see. Among the Spanish women competitors Gemma Mengual is the most famous.

BASKETBALL

The favourite winner is always USA.

SWIMMING

Michael Phelps is one of the greatest Olympians of all time, so he will be one of the favourite swimmers.

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We will watch these sports:

Athletics

Gymnastic

Synchronized swimming

Basketball

Swimming

OLYMPIC MESSAGE

OUR BASKET TEAM

THE MEDALS

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TO FIGHT WELL

"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is to take part and display sportsmanship. The competitors should compete with respect, courage, equality and friendship”.

OUR FOOTBALL TEAM

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