Exporting LOCOG Sustainability Efforts
(ATR) LOCOG's environmental practices could become a standard for the Olympics, and worldwide environmental rejuvenation efforts.
PM Says Olympics Not "Expensive Luxury"; Olympics Chief Hails U.K. Construction
(ATR) David Cameron predicts $20 billion boost to British economy... Olympic construction chief publishes report on Olympics... Luol Deng to lead British basketball team in London... More inside.
Moynihan Warns of German Threat to Team GB Medal Hopes; Velodrome Test
(ATR) British Olympic Association chairman tells Around the Rings that Team GB is better prepared for Olympic success than in Beijing four years ago – but warns that achieving fourth place in the medals table will be "very tough" ... More inside this London Latest ...
London Latest - British PM Seeks Olympics Boost; Knighthood for Construction Chief
(ATR) British PM David Cameron believes the Olympics can help lift the country through tough economic times... Olympic Delivery Authority chairman awarded knighthood... Ticket resales start this week.
London Latest - Coe Defends Stadium Legacy Plan; Cost of Olympics Within Budget
(ATR) LOCOG chairman Sebastian Coe defends the decision to ensure the 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium has a multipurpose legacy beyond the Games.
London Latest - Sponsor for Olympic Stadium Fabric Wrap; Security Testing Starts
(ATR) Olympic Delivery Authority chief tells Around the Rings a sponsor is secured to fund the fabric wrap for the Olympic stadium that will be added within six months... Olympic security testing underway... Successful test events for canoe slalom and mountain bike.
London Latest - IBC Construction Completed; Legacy Program Benefits Mozambique
(ATR) The International Broadcast Center that will serve 20,000 accredited media at the Olympics is the fifth major venue to reach completion... LOCOG deputy chairman witnesses work of International Inspiration
London 2012 issues first sustainability report
IOC Checks on London Progress; BOA Cash Row Rumbles On; Stadium Dispute
(ATR) IOC inspectors begin their check-up of 2012 preparations ... Talks with British Olympic Association chiefs will include discussion of the BOA's row with LOCOG over Olympic revenues ... Legal action likely from Tottenham ...
IOC Hails "Fantastic" 2012 Olympic Stadium
(ATR) Denis Oswald, IOC Coordination Commission chair for London 2012, hails the 80,000-seat Olympic stadium as a "unique and spectacular theatre" after helping lay the final piece of turf to mark construction completion.
