London 2012 hailed as 바카라 사이트ślegacy blueprint바카라 사이트ť
International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief praises UK during final visit before the Games
President Jacques Rogge has hailed London 2012 as a 바카라 사이트ślegacy blueprint바카라 사이트ť for future Olympic and Paralympic Games as the committee began a three-day inspection visit today.
His endorsement came ahead of a meeting at Downing Street to hear where London바카라 사이트™s preparations are and how the 바카라 사이트 will deliver a lasting legacy from the Games.
The 바카라 사이트 has today published its legacy document, , which sets out for the first time the breadth and depth of the sporting, economic, regeneration and community legacy that will be delivered after the Games.
바카라 사이트śLondon has raised the bar on how to deliver a lasting legacy,바카라 사이트ť Mr Rogge said. 바카라 사이트śWe can already see tangible results in the remarkable regeneration of East London. This great historical city has created a legacy blueprint for future Games hosts.바카라 사이트ť
Key aspects of the Beyond 2012 plan include:
- a targeting 15 to 24-year olds
- a lasting legacy for elite sport with world-class events secured post-2012 and a high performance system that gives British athletes the best chance of success now and at future Games
- the , which uses sport to improve lives and change societies around the world
- boosting economic growth by showcase UK construction expertise at the Olympic Park, awarding the majority of London 2012 contracts to UK-based companies and running major domestic and global tourism campaigns
- supporting a culture of volunteering through the and schemes, the , the and community action projects
- changing attitudes towards disabled people through ground-breaking TV coverage and strong corporate support for the Paralympics
- major regeneration and transport upgrade schemes in East London
Sainsbury바카라 사이트™s School Games Ambassadors announced
Another integral part of the legacy plan will be the competition to re-energise competitive sport in schools. Backed by National Lottery funding from , the School Games is a multi-sport event for school-aged elite athletes.
The new official School Games Ambassadors - Olympians Denise Lewis, Darren Campbell and Jason Gardener, and Paralympian Ellie Simmonds - are being officially announced at a reception at Number 10 today hosted by Prime Minister David Cameron.
Olympic heptathlon champion Denise Lewis said: 바카라 사이트śI believe the Sainsbury바카라 사이트™s School Games will provide the young competitors with a fantastic opportunity to taste what it is like to compete at the highest level at a multi-sport event. Competing in some of the Olympic venues before London 2012 is something most young people can only dream of.바카라 사이트ť
Further information
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