The faith leaders as well as the representatives also include the Archbishop of Canterbury and Dr. Nathubhai Shah, President of Jain Academy UK. He visited the velodrome. During the 2012 London Olympics Games, all nine faiths will be represented, which includes Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Jewish, Bahia’s, Jain, Buddhist and Zoroastrian in the Multi-faith Centre in Olympic and Paralympic Village.
Archbishop of Canterbury stated, “The Olympic site is a really impressive testimony to what can be achieved by a clear vision, working with sustainable materials and a long-term conviction about the common good. It is very encouraging to see how communities of faith are being drawn in to this great enterprise of celebration and regeneration.”
The Faith leaders and representatives launched Faith pin badge, the fifth badge which has been created to celebrate the six strands of diversity of London 2012 Olympics. It will also engage all the communities for supporting 2012 London Olympics.
The Chief Executive of LOCOG, London 2012 Organising Committee, Paul Deighton said, “The diversity of London and the rest of the UK was one of the reasons why London was chosen to host the Games and I am thrilled that representatives of all faiths had the opportunity to tour the Olympic Park and see the progress we have made. The launch of the Faith pin badge demonstrates our commitment to leaving a legacy of greater inclusion and understanding of diversity long after the Games have finished.”
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