IOC praises London 2012 legacy
London 2012's legacy plans have "raised the bar" for future hosts of the Games, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge has said.
London 2012's legacy plans have "raised the bar" for future hosts of the Games, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge has said.
David Cameron said the success of the legacy plans is not guaranteed but the tricky issue has been "built into the DNA of London 2012", as the government prepare to publish its legacy blueprint, entitled Beyond 2012.
Mr Cameron said: "By definition, of course, the true legacy of London 2012 lies in the future.
"Though much has been done, I am acutely aware that the drive to embed and secure the benefits of London 2012 is still to come. That is our biggest challenge. It's also our greatest opportunity."
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