"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.

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 European Union and the Olympic Movement.

It will introduce and promote the Czech Republic, its Regions, economy and culture.

Trade, development and tourism bodies, the 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. 

"The Czech Olympic Committee is very pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with the Business Design Centre in Islington London regarding its use as the Czech Olympic House during the 2012 London Olympic Games," said Jiří Kejval, the vice-president of the Czech Olympic Committee.

"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."

The Business Design Centre, which opened in 1986 and was formerly the Royal Agricultural Hall, claims that it is London's most stylish venue, playing host to over 80 exhibitions and 250 conferences every year.

"We are very proud to be housing the Czech Olympic Committee for the duration of the 2012 Games," said Dominic Jones, the chief executive of the Business Design Centre.

"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."

The Czech Republic join Brazil, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands and Switzerland in agreeing deals for hospitality bases during London 2012. 

"The Olympics will be an unforgettable time for Islington," said Catherine West, the Leader of Islington Council.

"I'm delighted the Czech Olympic Committee will be joining our community to share the experience alongside our residents."

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