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Greenwich Park and Woolwich Barracks, both earmarked for Olympic competitions come 2012 - but last month they were described as too small and not suitable by independent sporting bodies.

A cross party group of Greenwich Councilors have 'united with one voice' to defend the venues and the role the Borough will play in providing a lasting legacy once the games have ended.

Cllr Chris Roberts who leads the council said: 'the benefits of hosting the 2012 Games will be long lasting for the whole community.'

Greenwich will host nine Olympic sports during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in five years time - with the O2 Arena taking centre stage as it welcomes Basketball and Gymnastic events. But, other venues in the Borough have already come in for scrutiny.

2008 mascots for Beijing

Equestrian venue too small

The Greenwich Park backdrop would undoubtedly provide a spectacular back drop to global television audiences watching the Equestrian events. But, concern has been raised as to whether the park would be able to cope with the sheer scale of the event.

Artist impression of The O2 in 2012

London 2012 Olympics boss Sebastian Coe says there is "no reason at all" to move the proposed site and said he was "determined to leave a legacy" and issues around the venue would be resolved.