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London signs up second top-tier sponsor

  • London 2012

JULY 11 - EDF ENERGY signed today as the second national sponsor of the 2012 London Olympics.

benefiting sport, the environment and the local and global community," London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe


Logo given IOC debut

  • Archive News

today before the full International Olympic Committee in a presentation in Guatemala City by Sebastian Coe

want to highlight the fact that a month ago you showed me the logo,” IOC president Jacques Rogge told Coe

Rogge was wearing a pin of the logo on his lapel, as was Coe.  

“We knew our brand would be challenged,” Coe told the delegates.  

Coe added: “I bet you can’t wait for our mascot."  


Brown pledges support for 2012

  • Archive News

  GORDON BROWN (pictured) has today reaffirmed his backing for the London Olympics, promising "total support" from his Government

The letter, to be read out by London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe, continues: "This is a project like


Lloyds TSB set to become first Olympic sponsor

  • Archive News

  JANUARY 3 - LLOYDS TSB is poised to become the first local sponsor of the London Olympics, signing an £80 million deal to back the 2012 Games, according to banking insiders.

to run campaigns associated with high-profile Olympic figures such as London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe


Sailing plans given go-ahead

  • Archive News

  PLANS for new world class sailing facilities were approved today ensuring Weymouth and Portland remain on course to become one of the first venues ready for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Sebastian Coe, chairman of London 2012, said: "This scheme will transform Weymouth and Portland from


Coe and Lewis urge Birmingham to grab opportunity

  • Archive News

  FORMER Olympic champions Lord Seb Coe and Denise Lewis (pictured) brought the first round of a national

Coe praised Birmingham's sporting heritage - Villa Park is one of the venues for the Games football championships


Coe and Lewis urge Birmingham to grab opportunity

  • Archive News

  FORMER Olympic champions Lord Seb Coe and Denise Lewis (pictured) brought the first round of a national

Coe praised Birmingham's sporting heritage - Villa Park is one of the venues for the Games football championships


ODA publishes strategy for design excellence

  • Archive News

  THE Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today published its design strategy which ensures good design is at the heart of its plans for the venues and infrastructure needed for the London 2012 Games and legacy.

Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "Great design is fundamental to our promise of staging


ODA publishes strategy for design excellence

  • Archive News

  THE Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today published its design strategy which ensures good design is at the heart of its plans for the venues and infrastructure needed for the London 2012 Games and legacy.

Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "Great design is fundamental to our promise of staging


Coe to stand for major international position

  • Archive News

  LONDON 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe (pictured) is to stand for one of the most important positions

  The Daily Mail reports that Coe has put his name forward to be the next vice-president of the International

It raises the possibility of Coe replacing the current IAAF president Lamine Diack when he steps down

Coe, 50, the double Olympic 1500metres champion who is also a member of the IAAF ruling council, is not

The full article can be read on http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/sport/article-23400848-details/Coe sets


Coe to stand for major international position

  • Archive News

  LONDON 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe (pictured) is to stand for one of the most important positions

  The Daily Mail reports that Coe has put his name forward to be the next vice-president of the International

It raises the possibility of Coe replacing the current IAAF president Lamine Diack when he steps down

Coe, 50, the double Olympic 1500metres champion who is also a member of the IAAF ruling council, is not

The full article can be read on http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/sport/article-23400848-details/Coe sets


Rogge boost for London

  • Archive News

  JACQUES ROGGE, the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has given London 2012 a massive boost by backing the controversial logo and also claiming preparations for the Games are more advance than any others in history.

"Seb (Coe) came to me and he showed me the logo, and I had a look at it and I told him that I liked it


Road show ready to roll in Greenwich

  • Archive News

  TOP names associated with London's 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will be in Woolwich today for the start of the annual road show.

  London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe and tw-time Olympic decathlon champion Daley Thompson will be


LTA chief executive criticises Britisht tennis attitude

  • Tennis

  ROGER DRAPER (pictured), the chief executive of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), has today launched a stinging attack on the sport in Britain.

"When I was with Sport England, Seb Coe said that we are just a nation of Victor Meldrews.  


LTA chief executive criticises Britisht tennis attitude

  • Archive News

  ROGER DRAPER (pictured), the chief executive of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), has today launched a stinging attack on the sport in Britain.

"When I was with Sport England, Seb Coe said that we are just a nation of Victor Meldrews.