Tulloch will represent England competing against the UK's teenage elite in the gymnastics event, being held at Planet Ice Arena in Cardiff from 3 - 6 September.

"The Olympic Games is one of the defining moments of any athlete's career. Being part of such a global event alongside its biggest sporting stars was brilliant," said Smith.

"London 2012 inspired the UK School Games and I for one think it's great that we are doing all we can to prepare our future Olympians as early as possible.

"Courtney will learn what it's like to prepare for his event amongst the added distractions of things like the athletes village, transport to venues and of course the opening and closing ceremonies.

"I hope that Coutney will use the UK School Games to further his sporting ambition."

Tulloch is a student at Emerson Park in Essex and trains six days a week for at total of 25 hours to keep his gymnastics skills at a nationally competitive level. He also plays football and runs regularly to heighten his fitness.

"Last year I went to the UK School Games in Bristol to watch the competition and support my colleagues and I thoroughly enjoyed the two days of competition," said Tulloch.

"Louis Smith is one of my role models as I have watched him in competitions and seen him at training events. He has raised the profile of Men's Artistic gymnastics so it is nice to know that he also supports us," he said.