Oct,7 Fri 2011
The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Coordination Commission has completed its ninth and penultimate visit to London, and has praised the efforts of organisers to bring the Games experience to the whole of the UK.
Over the three days, it heard how the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) and its partners were using the London Prepares series to test how they would work at Games time, learning valuable lessons in the process.
Updates were provided on transport plans, education and culture, while the Commission pointed to the fact that the Games were on track to leave a great legacy for the whole of the UK.
IOC Coordination Commission Chairman Denis Oswald said: 'We have once again been impressed by the overall level of planning and by the results of the first group of test events that were held this summer.
'We are delighted that London 2012 is focused on ensuring that the experience and atmosphere inside and outside the venues are of the highest standard and that everyone can feel a part of London 2012.'
The Commission acknowledged LOCOG's successful ticket programme and one year to go celebrations, as well as popular Torch Relay and volunteer programmes that are helping spread the spirit of the Games across the nation.
LOCOG Chair Seb Coe said, 'We are delighted to receive such strong endorsement from the IOC. With only 42 Fridays until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, everyone at LOCOG is focussed on putting on Games the whole country can be proud of and a part of.'
The final visit of the Commission to London take place from 28-30 March 2012.
The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Coordination Commission has completed its ninth and penultimate visit to London, and has praised the efforts of organisers to bring the Games experience to the whole of the UK.
The Commission paid a visit to the London Archery Classic, the London 2012 Archery test event, at Lord's Cricket Ground.
The role of the Coordination Commission is to monitor and assist the Organising Committees for the Games, ensuring that the Olympic Charter and the Host City Contract are followed and applied.Over the three days, it heard how the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) and its partners were using the London Prepares series to test how they would work at Games time, learning valuable lessons in the process.
Updates were provided on transport plans, education and culture, while the Commission pointed to the fact that the Games were on track to leave a great legacy for the whole of the UK.
IOC Coordination Commission Chairman Denis Oswald said: 'We have once again been impressed by the overall level of planning and by the results of the first group of test events that were held this summer.
'We are delighted that London 2012 is focused on ensuring that the experience and atmosphere inside and outside the venues are of the highest standard and that everyone can feel a part of London 2012.'
The Commission acknowledged LOCOG's successful ticket programme and one year to go celebrations, as well as popular Torch Relay and volunteer programmes that are helping spread the spirit of the Games across the nation.
LOCOG Chair Seb Coe said, 'We are delighted to receive such strong endorsement from the IOC. With only 42 Fridays until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, everyone at LOCOG is focussed on putting on Games the whole country can be proud of and a part of.'
The final visit of the Commission to London take place from 28-30 March 2012.
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