Bravo, London!

We share the joy, happiness and jubilation of the British people. This, not only because we have historical ties and excellent contemporary bilateral relations with Britain, but also because there is a huge Bangladeshi Diaspora in the UK, serving not just the host country but their country of origin as well. It is especially heartening that the centre-stage of the games will be East London where a large number of South Asians, mainly Bangladeshis, live. We can't forget British leaders' contributions towards the cause of Bangladesh's freedom in 1971.

The win will no doubt boost the morale of the British people in a big way and will rejuvenate their economy which is already on a strong footing with sizeable investments over a period of time. It will have spin-off effects on the tourism industry even before and after the games.

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But let's not forget that organising such a monumental sporting event has its risks which can only be obviated through impeccable coordination at every step of the way to the grand finale.

Some of the countries that had hosted the games in the past have reeled from the excess expenses and costs they entailed. We hope Britain will not fall into that trap.

A city that has had a failed football World Cup bid, a city that has not hosted the Olympics since 1948, a city that had very little hope even four years ago, is now having a leap of its mind to heartily rejoice in.