Mini Olympics 2023: A Phenomenal Celebration of Sports

Grantham has just witnessed an extraordinary event that combined the joy of sports, the sparkle of celebrities, and the power of giving back. The Mini Olympics 2023, a highly anticipated and immensely successful spectacle, showcased young athletes’ incredible talent and the transformative opportunities inspire+ provides for children to participate in sports.

From the 13th to the 15th of June, over 2,216 primary children from 54 schools had a real taste of how the Mini Olympics and Paralympics Games work and enjoyed the day representing a country that could participate in the Olympics Games. Activities such as athletics, wheelchair skills, squash, football freestyle, and much more will be offered during the event, ensuring a thrilling and diverse Mini Olympics for the participants.

The Mini Olympics 2023 was a big success, as renowned sports celebrities graced the event with their presence, adding an extra dose of excitement and inspiration. Sporting legends, such as Sam Ruddock, Para-Cyclist World Champion, and entertainers, were there, inspiring children to enjoy sports activities.

The audience was captivated by the presence of the legendary Paralympic gold medallist and sports icon Jonathan Broom-Edwards, Tokyo 2020 Champion in High Jump. Their inspiring speech resonated deeply with the young athletes, motivating them to chase their dreams with passion and determination. Sophie Devenish, Olympic Swimmer, also took the time to interact with the children, sharing personal stories and valuable advice, creating unforgettable memories for everyone involved. The event also had the presence of Sarah Outen MBE, Stephen Gray, Ben Smith and Joe Roebuck.

The Mini Olympics 2023 provided children with the incredible opportunity to participate in sports and experience the life-changing benefits that come with it.

The event showcased the unity and collaboration of children, sports celebrities, sponsors, and the organiser, who came together to create an event that not only celebrated talent but also created lasting change in the lives of the children involved.

Inspire+ started organising the event in 2012, and since then, 12,930 children have participated, it was featured twice on the local BBC TV and achieved two Guinness World Records!