Saturday 31 March 2012

International Olympic Committee confirms London is ready to welcome the world

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC's) Coordination Commission concluded its tenth and final visit to London with the message that the 2012 Host City is ready to welcome the world’s best athletes and Olympic and Paralympic fans this summer. LOCOG Chair Seb Coe with IOC Chairman Denis Oswald at the Coordination Commission closing press conference. Chairman of the IOC’s Coordination Commission Denis Oswald said: ‘With only 119 days to go until the Games begin, London is ready to welcome the world this summer.

'London presented us with a strong vision in Singapore seven years ago and, while many details will need to be finalised between now and 27 July, they are well on track to deliver an outstanding event.’ Thirty-one sport test events have already been successfully staged in London 2012 venues and a range of cultural, educational and sports programmes are bringing the Olympic spirit to the whole of the UK.



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