doubt, because of a dispute with the organisers of the London 2012 Olympics which revolved around the funding of the Paralympics. Moynihan led the BOA in challenging a "clear cut" International Olympic Committee rule that shares of any profit from the 2012 Games must take into account the costs of Paralympic games. His costly pursuit of this legal action was considered deeply embarrassing to BOA's National Olympic Committee members. In April 2011 the dispute with the London Organising Committee who were supported by the International Olympic Committee was resolved with the BOA, when the latter backed down from its demands. In April 2011 the dispute with the London Organising Committee who were supported by the International Olympic Committee was resolved with the BOA. During the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Lord Moynihan issued a rallying cry for British state schools to do more to foster sport. The day after the closing ceremony, Lord Moynihan resigned, quipping, "I notice politicians have enjoyed these Games – I understand why Roman Emperors were in favour of annual Games!" Moynihan was awarded the Olympic Order by the president of the International Olympic Committee at the completion of the London Summer Games. Personal life Lord Moynihan married Gaynor-Louise Metcalf in 1992, the marriage was dissolved in 2016. They have two sons and a daughter: Hon. Nicholas Ewen Berkeley Moynihan (born 31 March 1994) Hon. George Edward Berkeley Moynihan (born 4 June 1995) Hon. India Isabella Sarah Moynihan (born 2 September 1997) Artistic recognition Lord Moynihan formed part of the "Living Legends" art exhibition of 2014, with his head being body-cast by sculptor Louise Giblin (cast in 2012). Styles 13 September 1955 – 1983: The Honourable Colin Moynihan 1983–1992: The Honourable Colin Moynihan MP 1992–1997: The Honourable Colin Moynihan 1997–present: The Right Honourable The Lord Moynihan Although styled Lord Moynihan by some following the death of his half-brother, it was not until the Committee for Privileges found in his favour could he be properly so styled or take his seat in the House of Lords. See also Baron Moynihan Members of the House of Lords List of MPs elected in the 1983 United Kingdom general election and 1987 Rowing at the 1980 Summer Olympics Arms References External links Debrett's People of Today Independent Sports Review information Ugandan Discussions – on the cover of Private Eye (Issue 692, 24 June 1988) www.olympic.org 1955 births Living people People