A twelve-year-old dancer from Northern Ireland has spoken about her excitement to be a mini mascot for Team GB for the 2024 Olympics.
A twelve-year-old dancer from Carnmoney has spoken about how "happy and proud” she is to be a mini mascot for Team GB for the 2024 Olympics.
Amelia told BBC News NI she “was very excited” to meet her favourite gymnasts, Max Whitlock and Becky Downie.Family photoAfter Amelia was selected, she had to keep it a secret until Team GB announced the winners. “It’s brilliant because you have to represent your region. It's quite a big thing to be the only child doing that. It's quite a unique and novel experience.”The mascots have been helping to rally their local communities to support Team GB in the run up to Paris.
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