UK Ambassador to the Philippines Stephen Lillie. |
This was how British
Ambassador to the Philippines Stephen Lillie described the 2012 London Olympics
that will be held in July to August this year.
Lillies remarks came when
asked by this writer in an ambush interview during his recent visit here.
He said that in construction
of the Olympic Park in London ,
the British government demanded the utilization of environment friendly
technology.
This include the use of less
concrete in the construction of structures and other facilities.
“We were able to reduce
amount of energy in constructing the facilities through the utilization of
advanced technology that reduce use of concrete,” he said.
Lillie also cited the
over-all planning of the London Olympic Park which took into consideration
accessibility to public transport.
He said that it was
well-planned with the end goal of reducing greenhouse gas emission from private
vehicles.
“Olympics is a great
opportunity to bring people together around the world and we will show to them
the greenest Olympics,” he said.
With regards to threats of
terrorism like in the Montreal Olympics, Lillie made assurance that all
participants and visitors will be safe.
He said, “terror is a fact
of life, but we are fully prepared for it.”
The ambassador added that
they have implemented comprehensive security arrangements to ensure a fair and
enjoyable games.
With regards to Filipino
Olympians, he said that he wish that they
win first Olympic gold medal in London .
Lillie also noted that while
the Olympics is more than four months away and no Filipino Olympian won the old
medal yet; a Filipino graphic artist won design for the Olympic commemorative
coin.
This is in person of Roderick
Enriquez who came from Zambaonga, City.
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