It is really important that we promote competitive support in schools. It is very important that we recognise that has to be underpinned by good quality physical education and by getting people into patterns of exercise.

Quite simply the Games are the biggest opportunity sport in this country has ever had. It is one that we must not squander.

The Paralympians have lifted the cloud of limitation.

I don't think I am a workaholic. I prefer to keep busy. It is better than the alternative.

To anyone who has started out on a long campaign believing that the gold medal was destined for him, the feeling when, all of a sudden, the medal has gone somewhere else is quite indescribable.

This is not going to be business as usual. This is business unusual

The London Games will be designed for the athletes and we will provide them with the very best venues and the very best conditions to pursue their sporting dreams in London.