Loughborough to host Team GB in 2012 15/04/2010 |
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The British Olympic Association (BOA) has performed a U-turn by choosing Loughborough University as its training base ahead of the 2012 Olympics in London.
The BOA announced two years ago that it would use Aldershot Army Barracks as the team’s base, but it has now signed a deal with Loughborough following a review.
The university will also be hosting the Japanese Olympic team and it is thought a number of smaller countries are also considering basing themselves at the venue.
Prof Shirley Pearce, vice-chancellor of Loughborough University, said: "We are delighted that Loughborough has been selected as the headquarters of Team GB's preparation camp.
"The university has been the base for the preparation of around 170 British Olympians over the past 30 years, and many of the country's 2012 contenders are already using our state-of-the-art facilities."
BOA chief executive Andy Hunt added: "Our number one priority is to ensure that Team GB athletes have the best possible preparation environment immediately before the Games in 2012.
"We're confident Loughborough's excellence in the field of sport will be of huge benefit to Team GB's aspiration of securing fourth place in the London 2012 medal table."
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