Two Pembrokeshire County Council-run sports projects have hit Olympic gold.

Judo development in schools and the Go Tri mini triathlon events have both been awarded Inspire Marks.

Inspire Marks are badges of quality that recognise innovative projects inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Awarded by the Welsh Government, the projects have been developed by Pembrokeshire Leisure and Sport Pembrokeshire - the Council's leisure and sports development arms.

Clr. Rob Lewis, cabinet member for sport and leisure, said he was delighted at the awards.

"As a county council, we are committed to promoting sport and healthy living in Pembrokeshire and the Inspire Mark is a recognition of our extensive work in the area," he said.

The Judo into Schools project is the first of its kind in Wales and introduces youngsters to the sport through a series of taster sessions.

Funded by Sport Wales, coaches run six-week long judo sessions in schools and encourage youngsters to join a local club and progress to the next level.

To date, over 1,000 children from primary and secondary schools have taken part in taster sessions, which have been led by Dave Weatherburn from Neyland Judo Club.

Julie Collings, Pembrokeshire Leisure marketing and development officer, who manages the scheme, said judo was one of many sports in the Olympics where Britain was on target to win medals and thus inspired children to take part and improve their performance.

Meanwhile, the Go-Tri Series of triathlons is targeted at adults of all abilities - from beginners to experienced athletes - with the aim of encouraging people into physical activity by giving them a challenge.

Coordinated by Jayne Richards from Fishguard Leisure Centre, with the support of Pembrokeshire triathlon clubs, it offers would-be athletes the opportunity to improve their fitness levels in swimming, running and cycling by undertaking mini triathlons.

Last year's series of four events was such a success that four more triathlons will be held this year In Haverfordwest, Crymych, Tenby and Fishguard, in addition to a duathlon in St. David's.

The next phase of this series will be targeting junior athletes to participate in the 'go-tri' series.

Ben Field, Sport Pembrokeshire manager, said the Inspire Mark would enable the county council to raise the profile of its Olympic-inspired work across the county.