October 18, 2013: Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge visited Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This was Catherine's first engagement for SportsAid. Her patronage was announced in April 2013.
From the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's News and Diary:
From the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's News and Diary:
The Duchess was an official ambassador for Britain's London 2012 teams and is Patron of SportsAid, which gives young athletes a financial boost and other practical help at the start of their careers.
It helped 20 of the 29 Olympic gold medallists from London 2012 and 27 of the 34 Paralympic gold winners.
Sport stars supported by the charity in the past include cyclists Sir Bradley Wiggins and Sir Chris Hoy, heptathlete Jessica Ennis, diver Tom Daley, wheelchair racer David Weir and Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds.
Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington also received help from the organisation.
Tim Lawler, Chief Executive of SportsAid, said: "I'm no volleyball expert but I thought she did great. She showed good skills and hand-eye co-ordination."
He added, joking, that his Patron, who was attending her first public SportsAid event, realised she would have to change her footwear for the next visit: "She said 'I must remember to bring my trainers next time - this is great fun'."
The volleyball game was staged in the Copper Box sports arena and nearby fencing, wheelchair basketball and cerebral palsy football workshops were taking part.
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