19 June 2012 Last updated at 13:35

Kids today are lazy says ex-Olympic champion Allan Wells

Children today are lazy and need a "kick up the backside" to get them doing more sport, says the ex-Olympic sprint champion Allan Wells.

The Scotsman won gold in the 100 metres at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow.

He said: "I think people live in the comfort zone too much."

"It's a problem that sport is competing with so many social things. But when they see an Olympic gold medal in London it might make them sit up and think it's worth a go."

Mr Wells made the comments while acting as a torch bearer for the London 2012 torch relay.

"In some ways these Olympics gives youngsters a chance - it can be a catalyst for them."

"It would be stupid to miss the opportunity. It's about giving them assistance - you could call it a kick up the backside."