Nelson Mandela backs London
Andrew | 28.04.2005 05:23
Nelson Mandela has endorsed London's bid to host the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012. The former South African President and 1993 Nobel Peace Prize winner said that London's unique cultural diversity makes it the ideal city to host the 2012 Games. A statement published by Mr Mandela from his home in South Africa said:
"There is no city like London. It is a wonderfully diverse and open city providing a home to hundreds of different nationalities from all over the world. I can't think of a better place than London to hold an event that unites the world. The Games in London will inspire athletes as well as young people around the world and ensure that the Olympic Games remain the dream for future generations. London would offer something very special to the Olympic Movement, including great new sporting facilities and a legacy for generations to come."
With news of the poor facilities in Paris during the IOC visit, London is now the odds of favourite for 2012 Olymics
"There is no city like London. It is a wonderfully diverse and open city providing a home to hundreds of different nationalities from all over the world. I can't think of a better place than London to hold an event that unites the world. The Games in London will inspire athletes as well as young people around the world and ensure that the Olympic Games remain the dream for future generations. London would offer something very special to the Olympic Movement, including great new sporting facilities and a legacy for generations to come."
With news of the poor facilities in Paris during the IOC visit, London is now the odds of favourite for 2012 Olymics
Andrew
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London favourite
28.04.2005 06:22
Baz
Stop the Olympics
28.04.2005 06:48
The Olympic Games are full of young, fit good looking men that women find attractive and I as a short speccy annoying activist who is jeolous of them wants it stopped. Ever since I discoved when young that I could divert attention from my own failings as an individual by shouting about politics and pretending to be interested in the lives of animals and the arms trade I have campaigned against people who are fitter and better looking than me getting any attention.
The only way I and my equaly sad activist friends are ever going to get any is to try and convince woman that there is nothing better than us.
Stop the Olympics - rights for sad Left wing losers
Me
Stop the Olympics
28.04.2005 06:49
The Olympic Games are full of young, fit good looking men that women find attractive and I as a short speccy annoying activist who is jeolous of them wants it stopped. Ever since I discoved when young that I could divert attention from my own failings as an individual by shouting about politics and pretending to be interested in the lives of animals and the arms trade I have campaigned against people who are fitter and better looking than me getting any attention.
The only way I and my equaly sad activist friends are ever going to get any is to try and convince woman that there is nothing better than us.
Stop the Olympics - rights for sad Left wing losers
Me
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28.04.2005 11:27
eryaservae