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Screams, chants and bellows surrounded us, as we leant forwards, huddled under an umbrella, looking up at the giant screen. As the boat crossed the third line, we began to cheer too, urging our team on. Moments later, we were rewarded and the crowd erupted as Team GB got their first gold medal of the Olympic Games. Short of being at Eton Dorney, sitting in the Park Live area of the Olympic Park was the best place to be to witness that first gold being won. Park Live at the Olympic Park We had arrived at the Olympic Park only moments earlier, full of anticipation and excitement. Ever since my Olympics tickets arrived, all pretty and pink in their own special wallet, I had been counting down the days. Arriving at the Olympic Park – I’m just a little bit excited to be there! With amazingly trouble-free transport there (well done, Get Ahead of the Games!) and smiling volunteers to welcome us, whisk us through security and point us in the right direction – and now a gold medal, it was a flawless start to our day of Olympic Games. The fun, colourful concourse in the Olympic Park Flushed with victory, we wandered around the park, which is the size of a small town, only more futuristic buildings and more open space. We gazed in awe at the various structures, all of which will be the backdrops to some unforgettable moments. Then we prepared for our main event: the Women’s Basketball. A friendly police officer took our photo outside the arena, and then it was game on. More excitement outside the basketball arena Our seats were high up and in the centre, so we had a brilliant view of the entire arena. There was plenty to entertain us as Brazil and Australia warmed up and the crowds flocked in. Taking our seats in the Basketball arena Soon, the game started and to add a bit of dynamism, my friend and I decided to support opposing teams. I took Brazil, she backed the Aussies.
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Policy paper From: Cabinet Office and Department for Culture, Media & Sport First published: 13 February 2014 Part of: 2012 Olympic and Paralympic legacy This publication was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government This report sets out a long-term vision to use the power of 2012 to help deliver lasting change. Document The long term vision for the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games PDF, 469KB, 17 pages Detail A lasting legacy from the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games has always been a long term goal. Just as the Games took 10 years to win, plan and deliver, so legacy must be seen as a 10-year project to realise lasting change. Building on success to date, this document sets out a long-term vision to use the inspirational power of 2012, and future major sporting events, to help deliver lasting change. Published: 13 February 2014 From: Cabinet Office Department for Culture, Media & Sport Part of: 2012 Olympic and Paralympic legacy.