London beats Paris to 2012 Games!

The good news broadcast today was that London will host the 2012 olympic games, therefore I think a small celebration is needed, as overall I think this is extremelly good news for the U.K as a whole!

The 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London, the International Olympic Committee has announced. The city won a two-way fight with Paris by 54 votes to 50 at the IOC meeting in Singapore, after bids from Moscow, New York and Madrid were eliminated.

Prime Minister Tony Blair called the win "a momentous day" for Britain. Paris had been favourites throughout the campaign but London's hopes were raised after an impressive presentation by Lord Coe, the bid chairman.

The two cities had President Chirac and Prime Minister Blair respectively in their corners. I personally feel that the French could have done better without the help from President Chirac but that is just my personal view! London also called on England captain David Beckham and a galaxy of Olympic and Paralympic medallists as ambassadors.