The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Leicester: 

"As Lord Mayor of this great city it gives me great pleasure in supporting the campaign to bring the Olympic torch to Leicester.   With the awarding of the Special Olympics in 2009, Leicester has a special place in the Olympic movement and leads the country in inclusivity across all abilities and communities. "

"To get the Olympic torch to Leicester will be a fitting tribute to Leicester's achievements and true ideals of the Olympics."

 

"The City of Leicester has a fine sporting heritage and a passion for sport that is second to none. As one of the UK's leading supporters of London's 2012 bid and recently crowned European City of Sport - UK 2008 and 2009 Special Olympics City, the Torch Relay would be another fantastic opportunity for all the citizens of Leicester to show the international community that the Olympic spirit of peace and friendship is thriving in our cosmopolitan city."