London makes shortlist to host 2012 Olympics

LONDON’S bid to stage the 2012 summer Olympics was given a major boost yesterday when the city was shortlisted as one of five candidates by the International Olympic Committee.

The IOC executive board voted unanimously for London, which will now battle with Paris, Moscow, New York and Madrid to host the event.

“It’s a very special honour to be chosen as a candidate city and we will do everything in our power to justify the IOC’s faith in London as a potential host,” said Barbara Cassani, the chair of the London campaign.