POSTED: Friday November 11th 2011
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BOA Delighted London Wins 2017 World Athletics Championships Bid

Statement from British Olympic Association Chairman Colin Moynihan on the selection of London as Host City for the 2017 IAAF World Championships:

"The successful bid to bring the 2017 IAAF World Championships to London is a cornerstone in delivering on the promise of a meaningful sports legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

It has been our view all along that the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games should serve as a catalyst for the beginning of a new era of sport in the United Kingdom, with expanded opportunities for participation at every level of sport.  It is by hosting events such as the 2017 IAAF World Championships, that legacy will be brought to life.

The 2017 IAAF World Championships could well become a springboard for a significant expansion in athletics programmes for young people at the intra-school, inter-school and club levels throughout the UK.

We extend our congratulations to our colleagues at UK Athletics for their vision, commitment and success with the bid; to the Council Members of the International Association of Athletics Federations for their selection of the 2017 Host City and the manner by which the bid process was managed; and to our friends in Doha for the excellent quality of the bid they brought forward."

BOA: The British Olympic Association (BOA) is the National Olympic Committee for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Its mission is to transform British lives through the power of the Olympic values and the success of Team GB. The BOA’s role is to prepare the ‘Best of British’ athletes for, and lead them at, the summer, winter and youth Olympic Games. The BOA delivers extensive support services to Britain’s Olympic athletes and their National Governing Bodies to enhance Olympic success and is responsible for championing the Olympic values and brand in the UK.
The BOA receives no funding from the lottery or government, has no political interests and is completely dependent upon fundraising income to achieve its mission. The BOA is the strong, independent voice for British Olympic Sport. For further information, go to: http://www.olympics.org.uk
Team 2012, presented by Visa, is the official support programme for British athletes striving to be selected for Team GB and ParalympicsGB. Team 2012 is raising funds for vital support services assisting over 1,200 athletes across 47 Olympic and Paralympic sports and disciplines who are in training to be selected to represent Great Britain & Northern Ireland at the London 2012 Games.

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