The youngster is set to travel south of the border to compete in the prestigious multi-sport event for school-age athletes.

One of the 1,600 athletes taking part in this year’s Games, 15-year-old Connor from Park Mains High School will represent Scotland in the judo competition.

In total, 12 sports, seven of which include disability disciplines, will be contested at the four-day spectacular which is supported by National Lottery funding from Sport England and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust.

Connor said: “Selection for the Sainsbury’s School Games is always really high on the wish list for any young judo player. I would love to achieve a medal again, and I am really looking forward to competing as the atmosphere is always fantastic.” Connor will be following in the footsteps of some of Britain’s biggest sporting stars including Paralympic champions Hannah Cockroft, Ellie Simmonds and Jonnie Peacock, world-record breaking swimmer Adam Peaty and heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson..

At the event, Connor will experience the excitement of competing at the highest level. He will live within the Athletes’ Village, attend the opening and closing ceremonies and perform in front of a crowd of thousands at world class sports facilities in Manchester.

Tracey Crouch, Minister for Sport, said: “The Sainsbury’s School Games continue to go from strength to strength and I am pleased to see so many young athletes embracing this fantastic opportunity to showcase their talents.

“Grassroots sport is where it all starts. It’s where the coaches and sports teachers mould our future stars, inspiring generations to get involved and be the best that they can be.” Youth Sport Trust chief executive Ali Oliver added: “The 1,600 athletes attending the Sainsbury’s 2015 School Games in Manchester will discover what competing at a major multi-sport event is really like. Many sporting superstars have used the Games as a platform to elite success including the likes of Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Adam Gemili and Ellie Simmonds and we hope Connor will be inspired to do the same.”