Games guide success for Bay ; Torbay won 'gold' yesterday when the Government announced its list of successful applicants included in the official 2012 Olympics brochure.

Herald Express (Torquay UK) | March 4, 2008 | Copyright

Torbay won 'gold' yesterday when the Government announced its list of successful applicants included in the official 2012 Olympics brochure.

It means details about Bay sport and leisure facilities will be sent out to countries across the globe, generating publicity and enthusiasm for the next four years.

The Bay's last-minute application to be included in the Pre- Games Training Camp Guide was submitted a year ago, bringing together leaders in business and sports.

Amid delays and huge secrecy, an announcement about who was in the guide and who missed out was finally made yesterday at noon.

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