insidethegames are proud to announce a thrilling new partnership and competition with Honav UK and insidegamescollecting: My Favourite Pin Story.

Set to bring even more excitement in the build up to London 2012, we invite you to upload to insidegamescollecting your favourite memory of Olympics and Paralympics pin trading and collecting.

Fabulous prizes await the winning entries – the first prize alone totals over £790 worth (retail value) of London 2012 pins, some of which are limited edition – all manufactured by Honav.

Each entry will receive a London 2012 Wenlock or Mandeville pin, a London 2012 pictogram pin (some of which are limited edition) and a limited edition pin from the brand new insidethegames puzzle pin. There are stunning 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes including limited edition London 2012 pins and limited edition pin sets. Independently judged, only one entry is allowed per person and the closing date is not until 9th October 2012, giving you plenty of time to upload your Favourite Pin Story from either London 2012 or a previous Games.

Entry is quick and simple via an online form on insidegamescollecting. You can access the online entry form here.

Roger Minzhe YIN, Chief Executive, Honav UK Limited, said: “I believe the partnership with insidethegames will open up many opportunities in the Olympic community for Honav UK, and is something we’re really excited about.”

Sarah Bowron, Managing and Commercial Director of Dunsar Media Company Limited, publisher of insidethegames and insidegamescollecting said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Honav UK and can’t wait to read the entries. This really is a very exciting time for us.”

Honav UK are the official exclusive licensee, lapel pin category, for London 2012.

insidethegames is the No.1 Olympic news website in the world.

For further information please contact Sarah Bowron, Managing and Commercial Director, insidethegames, on +44 1908 263387 or sarah.bowron@insidethegames.