YOUNG rugby stars got a taste of the Olympic dream when they celebrated the golden performance of the nation’s sporting heroes.
The young players from Droitwich Rugby Football Club were invited to the Olympic party in The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace in London on Sunday.
The players who attended were Matthew Rouse, John Smith-Maxwell and Callum McLeod, all aged 11 from minis, and Ollie Price, Stuart Lane, Adam Johns and Josh Skinner, all aged 14, from the junior team. Paul Edwards, chairman of the minis and juniors, and his vice-chairman Dave Skinner were also there. Mr Edwards said he hoped the day would create memories for the young players to take forward for the Olympic Games in London in 2012.
“There was a tremendous atmosphere,” he said. “They can look back and say that was an awesome day out.
“They are sporting kids all the way through and play other sports besides rugby.
“This will give them a kick-start to achieve something better.”
Athletes at the party included US swimmer Michael Phelps, who won eight gold medals, and British triple-jump silver medalist Phillips Idowu.
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