Monday, 13 August 2012

BBC News - London Olympics: Coe praises UK 'spirit of generosity'

BBC News - London Olympics: Coe praises UK 'spirit of generosity': "The "spirit of generosity" demonstrated by British people during the London 2012 Olympics has been hailed by Games chief Lord Coe.

The public mood was his highlight of the Games, which ended with a musical closing ceremony and the handover to the next host city, Rio de Janeiro.

He said the Paralympics, first held in the UK in 1948, were "coming home"
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes waves the Olympic flag as IOC President Jacques Rogge applauds and London Mayor Boris Johnson watches

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