The Boston Marathon bombings, many people began to worry about the security of the upcoming London Marathon. British Sports Minister Hugh Robertson, 16, said the London Marathon on Sunday (21) will be held as scheduled, but interested in the security program to conduct a comprehensive assessment.
"We are absolutely confident that ensure the safety of the tournament, I think this is one of the best way to express our solidarity with the Boston and pass a signal to the manufacturing bombings: We will not be scare track, "Robertson said.
Robertson said he "shocked" at the bombings in Boston, but he also stressed that London has extensive experience in large-scale events and to provide security, and has a number of outstanding security professionals.
Home Secretary Theresa May, the British police and security departments reported about Boston bombings. After the bombings in Boston, London Marathon Organizing Committee announced a comprehensive assessment of the security plan. Organizing Committee CEO Nick said Beetle, the events detailed security plan, the organizing committee will cooperate closely with the London Metropolitan Police.
London Marathon has been held for the first time since 1981, every year attracts many contestants and hundreds of thousands of people along the way to watch. Competition, starting from the east London Greenwich, the end is the center of Buckingham Palace, passes through many landmarks, including Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf and Big Ben, the entire 26 miles of security over the years are the Games Organizing Committee will be a major challenge and the police.
The London Mara Game will have more than 36,000 players participated, including two Olympic gold medals last year, the British long-distance runner Farah.