Saturday, 23 July 2011
London 2012 Olympics a year to celebrate the reversal of count
Sports-loving Mancunians this weekend can embrace the Olympic values.
London 2012 Olympics a year to celebrate the reversal of count, Manchester Council for their free use of recreational facilities is offered.
Zumba class with everything from badminton to yoga are available at selected locations.
Other upcoming events include taster sessions held at Manchester’s new National BMX Centre at Sportcity on 6th August.
Councillor Mike Amesbury said: “I am proud that Manchester will be so heavily involved with the 2012 Games. It is fantastic to see that recognised by the Olympic and Paralympic teams that have chosen to base their training camps here.”
Sunday, 17 July 2011
London's Olympic Stadium rise newly released timelapse footage video
Watch London's Olympic Stadium rise from the ground in this newly released timelapse footage video.
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
British economy more than £ 5billion London Olympics will admit
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A report by Visa Europe estimates, After three years of playing the new jobs, consumer spending and foreign tourists are motivated in terms of £ 5.1billion.
But the immediate impact on the economy £ 750million next year's Olympics and Paralympics seven-week period will be.
UK High Street retailers to increase earnings can expect a £ 184.8million. Equipment and developed in all areas of pure 1.14billion £ (economic output) also increased the services during the period in order to meet the expected demand.
Visa estimated to create 17,900 new jobs each year to 2015.
The total cost of £ 9.3billion of sports reporting critics say the National Audit Office estimates that can not influence, is 'uncertain'.
Visa reported last Olympic host countries is based on real costs.
London mayor Boris Johnson said: ‘I am determined that hosting the Games in 2012 will transform the wider job prospects and economic future for Londoners.
‘This report shows we are on track to do just that, with the Games set to inject billions of pounds and thousands of jobs into the London economy even after the greatest show on earth has left town.’
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
International Olympic Committee London 2012 events
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Ban all 11,000 athletes, their coaches and support staff, VIPs and politicians and journalists accredited to be implemented. It also sports the athletes in competition or the coverage will also have access to information.
The IOC hopes the tougher stance in dealing with illegal and corrupt condition will help, which president Jacques Rogge has called the biggest threat to the credibility and integrity of sport.
123rd IOC Session in Durban, in his inaugural speech, Rogge said, "no room for complacency".
He added: “Protecting the integrity of sport is a priority for the IOC. In all these areas, cooperation with governments is essential.”