Despite recent negative publicity, market research conducted on behalf of the London Organising Committee shows that 79 per cent of the public support the Summer Olympic Games taking place in London.
Reuters reports that the figure compares to a 75 per cent approval rating two months after London was awarded the Games in July 2005.
London 2012 CEO Sebastian Coe said in a statement, “these results are very heartening and reflect the support we have seen on our travels around the UK. Our aim is to deliver a memorable Olympic Games and Paralympic Games with a lasting legacy for the nation, and we have made very good progress to date, with several ‘milestone’ moments in recent weeks.
