WEST Devon pupils are among those who took part in the Devon Autumn Ability Games (DAAG) yesterday, at the Tarka Tennis Centre in Barnstaple.

It provided the opportunity for young disabled people from schools throughout Devon to participate in competitions spanning five different sports.

The event is part of the Sainsbury's School Games and more than 350 participants were set to take part in a variety of different competitions and taster sports. The young people from local schools and colleges will also be crucial in organising the event on the day as more than 70 of them have been recruited as Games Maker style volunteers. 

Active Devon chief executive Matt Evans said: 'At Active Devon our aim is for everyone in Devon to be active for life. Often it is more difficult for disabled people to get into sport so we are absolutely thrilled that so many young disabled people will be participating in the Devon Autumn Ability Games.

'The support of local schools has been brilliant and it shows in the fantastic number of entries this year. And with young volunteers also helping to stage and deliver the event I genuinely believe that the event showcases the very best in grassroots sport in Devon. It is going to be a fantastic day for everyone involved and shows that the London 2012 flame is still burning brightly in Devon.'