OLYMPIC boxing coaches got Colcestrians to try out their jabs and uppercuts in the town centre.

Culver Square shopping centre played host to the I Am Team GB event on Saturday.

It, and others like at across the UK, were held to encourage people to take up sport following the success of Team GB in Rio.

Gold medal sailing winner Saskia Clark, of Mersea, was on hand to speak to fans and residents to give them a glimpse of glory, Olympic boxing coaches set up pads and punching bags on Saturday to get shoppers to ditch their takeaway food and try out the event.

Actress Linda Robson and presenter Stacey Soloman also visited to give it a go.

Youngsters were given valuable first lessons in the basics of the sport and taught about positioning and their first punches.

There was even boxercise - a combination of boxing and aerobics - for others to try.

Events were held across the country, with Coronation Street and Emmerdale even taking part.

The day was sponsored by ITV, with the broadcaster switching off their transmission for an hour across all channels to get the nation to get moving too.