Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, said, "I am very excited that the Lawrence World Sports Award and the Lawrence Sports Foundation have decided to hold the 20 12 award ceremony in London. Lawrence and I are committed to making sports an important part of everyone's life, regardless of age and ability, and play an active role in their lives. Celebrating this award ceremony with world sports superstars in London will be the best start of this Olympic year, and it also marks the beginning of a truly long-term grassroots sports heritage project in London. "

British Prime Minister David Cameron said: "I am very happy that the Lawrence World Sports Prize has come to London. Lawrence World Sports Award is awarded to the world's top male and female athletes, and emphasizes the incredible power of sports to change individuals, communities and even the world. I can't think of a better way to start our Olympic year. "

Sebastian coe, a member of Lawrence Sports Society and chairman of the London Olympic Organizing Committee, said: "I am very excited that we can welcome the Lawrence World Sports Award in London next year. We all hope that 20 12 will become one of the most memorable sports years in Britain. We hope and believe that every friend who comes to London to attend the award ceremony can enjoy the passion of sports. "

Edwin moses, president of Lawrence Sports Association and two-time Olympic champion, revealed that Lawrence has become a partner of the London Olympic legacy project "International Incentive". The project aims to enrich the lives of 654.38+02 million children around the world and encourage them to actively participate in sports, which is another way for Lawrence to support sports public welfare. Lawrence Sports Foundation supports 65,438+00 community sports projects in the UK, four of which are located in London. "As our sponsor nelson mandela said,' Sport has the power to change the world'. We will spread this message from London to the whole world and show how sports have changed everyone's life, "Moses said.

The income of Lawrence World Sports Award will directly benefit Lawrence Sports Public Welfare Foundation, and at the same time strengthen the foundation's support for 89 community sports projects around the world. Since its establishment, these charitable projects have helped improve the lives of more than 6,543,800+500,000 teenagers.

The 20 12 Lawrence Awards Ceremony will attract the most dazzling stars in the world sports circle and broadcast it to the global audience through TV. The winner of Lawrence World Sports Award was finally selected by the sports jury composed of 47 members of Lawrence World Sports Association, which is composed of the greatest and most legendary athletes of our time.