SIR: The success of London 2012 should not be measured solely in terms of the billions returned to the nation's coffers.

The Olympic and Paralympic values, which founder Pierre De Coubertin drew up after witnessing Britain's reforming education system here at Rugby, can inspire a whole new generation to embrace sport and its transformative potential.

We should recognise that children instilled with these values – friendship, respect, equality, courage, determination, excellence and inspiration – are the best means of powering Britain to true prosperity.

Patrick Derham, Head Master, Rugby School, Warwickshire

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