The London Olympics opening ceremony will be watched by a global television audience of about one billion people.
Wakatipu Kids Games won't be televised and the crowd capacity will be proportionately smaller than this, but try telling 700 excited, energetic pupils that.
Since April 30, pupils from St Joseph's Primary School, Queenstown Primary School, Arrowtown Primary School, Remarkables Primary School and Kingview Primary School have been mastering several competitive sports to be played during the two-day event.
Years 5 to 8 pupils will compete in Rippa rugby, football, netball and league.
From the green and gold of Australia to the white and blue of the Greeks, the primary school classes will dress up to represent several countries competing at the London Olympics.
The games will be held on July 31 and August 1.
The giant interschool challenge has been organised by Lakes Leisure, in conjunction with Sport Southland, Netball Southland, Southern League, Queenstown Junior football, with volunteer referees from Wakatipu High School.
Mayor Vanessa van Uden will be at the two-day event.
The finals and medals day will be held on August 10.
