Did you know that ever since the modern Olympics started in 1896 there has never been a health legacy? Maybe not so surprising during the 1800’s/ early 1900s but nothing within my lifetime? Nothing from Beijing, Athens, Barcelona or Sydney? I find this most surprising, but also am itching to change it - to change history and make the UK the first country to host the Games to be health legacy ready.
This is why, in partnership with IMSPA, we are running the Industry Summit “Winning in 2012 and Beyond”, which will showcase how, by working together, the UK health and fitness sector will do what has never been attempted in the past and create an active nation post Games. And, although I don’t like to name drop, with the list of high profile speakers already attending, the summit is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss.
Ok, so I lied…surely the odd name drop can’t hurt, so to name a few, guest speakers include;
Rt. Hon. Anne Milton MP - Public Health Minister
Rt Hon Tessa Jowell MP - Shadow Olympics Minister
Richard Lewis - Chair of Sport England
Miles Templeman - Chair of the Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
Dr. Richard Budgett OBE, Chief Medical Officer for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Not to mention that the event will be hosted by TV and radio sports broadcaster John Inverdale - you must have seen him on the telly while enjoying a rugby match or two.
In summary, everyone who is serious about their own 2012 strategy and a sustainable health legacy for the nation should attend. So I look forward to seeing you on the 29th November at the London Congress Centre to tap into the knowledge and expertise of our speakers and drive the health of the nation. So what are you waiting for - book today
This blog considers the inner workings of The Fitness Industry Association. CEO, David Stalker, chairs the blog, with key members of the FIA team contributing news from their departments.
