London 2012 Olympic Legacy One Year On

The video discusses the anticipated legacy of the London 2012 Olympics, focusing on its impact on British sport and schoolchildren. Despite promises to inspire a generation, a Sky News poll reveals that the games did not significantly change attitudes towards sports and volunteering. The majority of respondents, especially among the youth, reported no increase in sports participation or volunteering activities post-games.

What was the initial expectation of the Olympic flame's impact on British sports?

• It would create a temporary excitement.

• It would leave a lasting legacy.

• It would only affect professional athletes.

• It would have no impact at all.

What did the Sky News poll reveal about the legacy of the London 2012 Olympics?

• It significantly changed attitudes towards sports.

• It had no impact on volunteering.

• It was successful in increasing sports participation.

• It failed to inspire a generation as promised.

According to the poll, what percentage of 16 to 18-year-olds were inspired to take up a new sport?

• 12%

• 20%

• 88%

• 31%

What was the general response to whether the games inspired more volunteering?

• A small percentage were inspired.

• Volunteering decreased.

• Most people were inspired.

• Volunteering increased significantly.

What was the overall impact of the London 2012 Olympics on sports participation according to the poll?

• It inspired only a few young people.

• It decreased participation.

• It had no impact.

• It led to a significant increase.