Archive for November, 2005

Winter Olympic 2006 inspection underway
Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

Following the lighting of the Olympic torch in Greece on Sunday, the IOC are in Turin for their final inspection before the Winter games commence on February 10, 2006.
The verdict of the committee is expected later today.

IOC / LOCOG Press Release
Friday, November 25th, 2005

IOC and LOCOG hold seminar on Olympic Games preparation
Orientation seminar sets framework for 2012. London Games vision, values and objectives also announced
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) today announced further details of their partnership over the next seven years.
Speaking at a press conference to highlight the […]

ODA Chief Executive announced
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005

Following our report yesterday of the appointment of Jack Lemley to chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority, it was announced last night that David Higgins will become the chief executive of the ODA when it is formed, early in 2006.
Currently heading up a company developing blighted land in the UK, Higgins previously worked in Australia, […]

Former Channel Tunnel man put in charge of 2012 Olympics
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2005

Jack Lemley, ex chief executive of Transmanche-Link the company that built the Channel Tunnel has been appointed chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority.
Tessa Jowell, the Olympics Minister announced his appointment by saying:
“I am delighted to welcome Jack Lemley to the 2012 team. He will bring a wealth of experience to the task […]