On behalf of United Kingdom, the London 2012 Organising Committee, LOCOG Chair Seb Coe has formally submitted the Truce Resolution to the United Nations General Assembly. In the history of UN, maximum co-sponsoring states have been attracted with approximately 193 member states which co-sponsors the resolution.
While inaugurating the text of Truce Resolution, Coe said, “it was grounded in the vision for the London 2012 Games to be a catalyst for long term positive change and to inspire young people.”
He further added, “The Olympic Truce and the Olympic Values can play a role, in combination with the Olympic Movement and sport in general, as tools for promoting peace.”
The two young London 2012 supporters have accompanied the Coe at General Assembly. They are attending as the members of official UK delegation. 21 year old Amber Charles has delivered the official bid documents of London to IOC in Lausanne in the year 2004. On the other hand, 18 year old Ali Mohamed has been voted as the ‘Young Mayor of Newham’.
They stated, “The Truce helps to show the world that peace is a possibility. It shows the power that sport has to inspire unity, mutual understanding, and respect among different types of people.”
The Truce Resolution mainly comprises of major themes of London 2012 Games, which comprises of delivering long term social, economic, environmental and sporting benefits. This comprises of promotion of inclusive and peaceful communities, urban regeneration, changing attitudes to disability. It will also inspire young people through the International Inspiration programme.
For the upcoming 2012 London Olympics Games, UK government and LOCOG will work with IOC. Jacques Rogge, President of International Olympic Committee said, “Both the IOC and the UN exist to serve humankind. Both seek to foster harmony between nations and cultures. Both strive to create a more peaceful, prosperous and environmentally sustainable world.”
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