Dominic Jones, Chief Executive, Business Design Centre comments “We are very proud to be housing the Czech Olympic Committee for the duration of the 2012 games. We look forward to welcoming all representatives from the Czech Republic both to the venue and the area of Islington in what will be a very special, exciting, and unforgettable summer.”

“Czech House” will be a centre for the Czech Olympic Committee, the Czech Government and a wide range of associated organisations for the duration of the Games, from 27th July until 12th August 2012. It will host political, public, economic, business and cultural events as well as sports-related functions and will be a centre for interaction between the Czech Republic and the UK, the EU and the Olympic movement. It will introduce and promote the Czech Republic, its Regions, economy and culture.

Apart from the Czech Olympic Committee and the Czech Government, Czech regional governments, trade, development and tourism bodies, media and commercial partners will all be represented.

It is anticipated that there will be daily events and exhibitions, as well as evening events on most days, focussing on different aspects of the Czech Republic and its culture. Some events will be more directly associated with the Olympics.

Jiří Kejval, Vice President Czech Olympic Committee comments “The Czech Olympic Committee is very pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with the Business Design Centre (BDC) in Islington London regarding its use as the Czech Olympic House during the 2012 London Olympic Games. It is our ambition to open up this space to all lovers of sport and culture during the Games. We want to bring something of the spirit of both the Czech Republic and the Olympics to Islington and combine them in a truly memorable way.”

Cllr Catherine West, leader of Islington Council, said: “The Olympics will be an unforgettable time for Islington. I’m delighted the Czech Olympic Committee will be joining our community to share the experience alongside our residents.”