IOC could ditch 2012 fireworks 26/10/2010 |
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is to consider whether to abandon the traditional fireworks displays at the opening and closing ceremonies at the London 2012 Games on environmental grounds.
Sri Lankan National Olympic Committee president Hemasiri Fernando claims the extensive use of fireworks during the ceremonies causes a potential polluting effect. The IOC has now promised to put the matter to its environmental committee, reports the Daily Telegraph.
“We all have the responsibility to protect this earth and the fireworks have a tremendous effect on the environment,” Fernando said.
IOC president Jacques Rogge insisted that he was taking the issue seriously but wanted more information about the carbon footprint of previous displays.
However, Lord Coe, chairman of the London 2012 organising committee, said he preferred to concentrate on the sporting side of the Games.
“We have a creative team who are looking at things and putting stuff together and, while I am keen to observe the views of all 205 national Olympic committees, at this moment my focus is delivering the 26 sports and I don’t have a fireworks policy,” he added.
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