Olympic sailing champion and Games veteran Ben Ainslie says he is deeply honoured to have been present at both the start of Games celebrations - and its end.

Ben was the first torch-bearer when the flame arrived in Lands End, setting it off on an 8,000 mile journey to the Olympic opening ceremony in London.

On Sunday, he will be carrying the flag for Britain as Team GB's athletes enter the Stadium once again for the closing ceremony.

He told reporters: "It's a really proud moment for me and for sailing to have such an involvement at the end of what's been such an amazing Games for the whole country."