11-07-2025
Bromley crowned London Youth Games champions for 12th time
Bromley has clinched the Jubilee Trophy at the London Youth Games (LYG) finals.
The borough was crowned champion at the exciting finale weekend at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from July 4 to 6.
This year, more than 10,000 young Londoners competed in 37 sports.
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The Jubilee Trophy recognises the borough with the most points from their top 24 scoring competitions of the season.
Bromley boys' basketball team huddle up during London Youth Games showdown (Image: London Youth Games) This marks the 12th time Bromley has claimed the trophy, a testament to their consistent performance throughout the season.
Bromley shone in multiple sports, securing gold in Para Games athletics, U15 girls' football, boys' cross country, and both girls' and boys' Para Games swimming.
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Louise Hills, sports and events manager for Mytime Active, which coordinates Bromley's LYG entry, said: "We are absolutely delighted to win the Jubilee trophy and be crowned LYG Champions for another year.
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"Our teams performed consistently well during the entire season and we are so grateful to our loyal team managers who recruit and train the players."
Bromley Para swimmers celebrate gold at London Youth Games (Image: London Youth Games) The London Youth Games, founded in 1977 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee, have seen over two million young Londoners aged seven to 17 compete in 37 sports.
Among them are renowned athletes and para-athletes including Olympians Sir Mo Farah and Christine Ohuruogu MBE, Paralympian David Weir CBE, and England footballers Chloe Kelly and Raheem Sterling MBE.
As the 50th anniversary Golden Games approach in 2027, LYG is encouraging Londoners to share their stories and experiences about the transformative impact of the Games.
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The London Youth Games Foundation also aims to raise £5 million to celebrate this milestone and ensure the Games continue for future generations.
