London 2012 Olympic Torch will visit Birmingham
May 18, 2011 9:28 PM
Originally published by Birmingham Liberal Democrats
Originally published by Birmingham Liberal Democrats
"I'm proud that Birmingham has been selected as an overnight stay for the Olympic flame," said Lib Dem Cllr Martin Mullaney.
Birmingham has been confirmed as one of the host destinations for the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay next summer. Cllr Martin Mullaney, Birmingham City Council's Cabinet Member for Leisure, Sport and Culture, said: "The Torch Relay is the curtain raiser to what we know will be a huge and spectacular sporting event, so I'm proud that Birmingham has been selected as an overnight stay for the Olympic flame."
"Across the world, the flame is the most recognisable symbol of the modern Games and I'm sure the people of Birmingham will be out in force to celebrate its arrival in our city."
"We're looking forward to hosting training camps for the USA and Jamaica. Now we can get in the mood for what I know will be an unforgettable Olympic Games by welcoming the Olympic flame to Britain's Sporting City."
Birmingham is one of 66 Evening Celebration locations across the UK confirmed today by the London 2012 Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG).
The Olympic Games countdown in Birmingham will get underway on Saturday June 30 2012 with a celebration of our city's culture, sport and heritage in Victoria Square.
The Olympic Flame will arrive in the UK from Greece on Friday 18 May 2012 and the 70 day Torch Relay will start at Land's End, Cornwall on the morning of the 19 May 2012. The Olympic Flame will arrive at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July 2012 for the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony, signalling the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games. A more detailed route will be announced later this year by LOCOG.
The London 2012 Olympic Torchbearer nomination programme has now been lauched and 8,000 inspirational people are being sought to have their moment carrying the Olympic Flame. Full details of the LOCOG Torchbearer programme and how to nominate potential Torchbearers are available online at www.london2012.com/games/olympic-torch-relay/carrying-the-olympic-flame/nominate-a-torchbearer.php
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