Track and Field Team of GB to Skip London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony

July 19, 2011 - PRLog -- The track and field team of Great Britain will not be the part of 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony. On 3rd August, athletics event will commence, whereas London Games will begin on 27th July.

Charles Van Commenee, head coach of UK Athletics stated, “It doesn't fit in the professional preparation for the biggest event of your life. In the end we are all aware that performance is number one. They can do the closing ceremonies.”for more information, you can log on to http://www.londonolympicstickets.com

The Dutchman also believes that athletes waiting outside the opening ceremony for long time may lead to wastage of time, as some of them must be attending training camps during the curtain raiser.

He said, “They would not go shopping for eight hours before their biggest event so why would you be on your feet for that long? There will be a few at that time coming back from altitude and who will be based in Loughborough but you will not see track and field athletes on the 27th July in London.”

Chris Tomlinson, British long jump record holder said that he is not keen to be the part of opening ceremony and prefer to prepare for the competition. During 2004 Athens Olympics and 2008 Beijing Olympics, he did not participated in opening ceremonies, as he quoted, “You've got to queue from the Olympic village many hours beforehand, and queue to wait to get on the buses. From start to finish it's at least a six to seven-hour event.”for more information, you can log on to http://www.londonolympicstickets.com

Van Commenee further added, “Some are tempted because of the emotional, once-in-a-lifetime experience. There has been a little noise, but they know it's not feasible.”
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