London 2012 Olympics
Did you know London is the first city to host the Summer Olympic Games for a third time? The 2012 London Olympic Games will take place from July 27, 2012 to August 12, 2012. London will also play host to the fourteenth Paralympics. The 2012 Summer Paralympic Games will be held from August 29, 2012 to September 9, 2012.
London had hosted the Olympic Games in 1908 and 1948. This is the third time the city is going to host the Games. The Olympic Game organizers are aiming for Green London Olympics. Many parts of London have been redeveloped for the 2012 Olympic Games and special focus has been laid on environment and sustainability. This great event has created many new jobs at London 2012 Olympics as well as opportunities for volunteering for London Olympics.
Olympic Games 2012 Schedule
What is the Schedule for 2012 London Olympic Games?
The schedule for the Olympic Games has been disclosed. Roughly 10,500 athletes from different parts of the world will be a part of the Summer Olympic Games. The Olympic Games which will be held from July 27 to August 12, 2012 is among of the biggest events of 2012. The dates of the various events have been revealed. If you know the schedule, you can easily plan your visit to London for the Olympics to watch events of your choice.
2012 London Olympics Tickets
How to get the tickets for London 2012 Olympic Games?
The tickets for 2012 London Olympics are available on the London 2012 website which is the official website for the London Olympic Games. Approximately 8 million tickets will be obtainable for the 2012 Olympic Games. It is estimated that around 1.5 million tickets are going to be available for the Paralympic Games. If you have the ticket for the London Olympic Events or Opening Ceremony, you will receive a Games Travelcard. This will be a one-day Travelcard only for that event. If you have this Games Travelcard, you will receive free travel on the London Public Transport Network within zones 1-9 on the day of the specific Olympic event. For those who missed getting the Olympic tickets in the lottery, they have a chance to get them in the London Olympic tickets resale.
2012 Olympic Stadium, London
The stadium built for 2012 London Olympic Games is the most sustainable stadium. The stadium is the third largest stadium in Britain. The stadium is located at Stratford in London. The stadium has a capacity of 80,000. The opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympic Games will be held in the Olympic Stadium. Olympic Stadium will also host the Olympic as well as Paralympic athletic events.
As compared to other stadiums, the London Olympic Stadium is 75% lighter when you consider the use of steel. It has employed low-carbon concrete. The concrete in made from industrial waste and contains 40% less carbon than usual. The Olympic Stadium’s top ring is built using the surplus gas pipes. This clearly reflects London’s commitment towards sustainability. You also should not miss the London Olympics Shopping Mall near the stadium.
London Olympic Games Venues
Which are the venues for the London Olympic Games?
The venues for the 2012 London Olympic Games will include historic venues, existing venues and some new venues. Some of the Olympic venues are in well-known locations like the Horse Guards Parade and the Hyde Park.
The Olympic Venues within London are
- ExCeL
- Earls Court
- Horse Guards Parade
- Hampton Court Palace
- Greenwich Park
- North Greenwich Arena
- Wembley Arena
- The Mall
- Lord’s Cricket Ground
- The Royal Artillery Barracks
- Wembley Stadium
- Wimbledon
And you may be surprised to know there are also many venues outside London where the Olympic Events will be held. The 2012 Summer Olympic Games venues outside London are
- Hampden Park
- Eton Dorney
- Lee Valley White Water Centre
- Old Trafford
- Weymouth and Portland
- Millennium Stadium
- St James’ Park
- Hadleigh Farm
Public Transport for London Olympics
London’s public transport underwent several improvements to prepare for the Olympic Games. London Overground’s East London Line underwent expansion. The North London Line as well as the Docklands Light Railway has been upgraded. The new High-speed Javelin rail service has also been introduced. Platforms at Stratford international station will temporarily accommodate Javelin trains.
If you have the ticket to any of the Games Event or the Opening Ceremony, you can make use of your Travelcard. This way you can travel by the Public Transport during the Olympic Games without spending any money.
Hotels near London Olympics
London has great hotels and places to stay. If you are visiting London only to watch the Games, you must choose hotels closer to the venue. If you haven’t already booked your accommodation, you may still find high-end places to stay in London but at a higher price. Check here for London Olympic Hotel Accommodation.
London is a remarkable city and you should not miss London’s tourist attractions. In your visit to London to watch the Summer Olympic Games make sure to visit London’s famous landmarks and tourist destinations. Only then will your trip to London be complete.
2012 London Olympics Logo
The London Olympic logo designed by Wolff Olins was revealed to the world on June 4, 2007 and it costed £400,000. The Olympic logo represents the figure 2012 and has Olympic Rings embedded inside the zero.
The 2012 Olympic logo will be employed for both Olympic Games as well as Paralympic Games in 2012. The standard shades for the logo are magenta, blue, orange and green.
Mascots for the 2012 London Olympics
Wenlock and Mandeville are the Mascots for the 2012 London Olympics. Wenlock is the mascot for the Olympic Games while Mandeville is the mascot for the Paralympics.
London, now being the center of world attention due to 2012 Olympic Games, welcomed the year 2012 with splendid fireworks at Thames. The beautiful fireworks light up the Southern Banks of Thames to welcome the New Year with a bang. Various viewing locations were left open to the visitors from where visitors could not just view the fireworks but also enjoy a good dinner, drink and spend their new year’s eve in leisure.
As this round of ticket sales started, a few people faced problems in getting tickets for the Olympics football tournaments. While some people got tickets instantly, there were others who had to wait for about 10 minutes.
If you are planning carry your infant to watch the 2012 Olympics, you may have to purchase a ticket for your newborn infant too. As per the policies stated so far, every individual attending the Olympic Games, be it even a month old baby should have a separate Olympic Ticket.
The official ‘football’ for the 2012 London Olympics, ‘The Albert’ has been launched. The Albert was unveiled at the City of Coventry Stadium that is going to host twelve matches in the 2012 Olympic Games, which includes the opening game as well as the women’s bronze medal play-off. The Manchester United Star Tom Cleverly and the Olympic icon Jonathan Edwards came together at the City of Coventry Stadium to reveal The Albert, the official match ball for the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Daniel Craig, the most well known face of James Bond will be doing film scenes as the iconic agent in Buckingham Palace for the 2012 London Olympic Games. Queen Elizabeth has asked Daniel Craig to film the thrilling scenes as 007 for the London Olympic Games. The Queen has personally invited Daniel Craig open the 2012 London Olympic Games Ceremony.
Among the 43,000 hopefuls, there were only 5,000 lucky members who were chosen randomly to run the five-mile course around the Olympic Park in Stratford, East London. Everybody was welcome to join, whether fit or with disability. It was the first time members of the public were given the chance to enter the new London Olympic Stadium.
Queen Elizabeth II along with her husband Prince Philip will be opening the 2012 London Olympics in July this year. This is a 100 year old tradition in London. This has further increased the importance of the 2012 London Olympic Games. The noble couple is going to open the Olympics at the 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium on July 27. The Games will be watched by over a billion people all over the world. The royal couple is also going to open the 2012 Paralympic Games on the same location on August 29, 2012. The events will commence with the reverberating sound of a “mighty” bell, the largest ringing bell in the entire Europe. The Bell was commissioned from the foundry in Whitechapel, East London. The Olympic Games’ opening ceremony which is to be held at the Olympic Stadium within Stratford, East London, is supervised by Danny Boyle, the Oscar winning moviemaker. Danny has chosen Isles of Wonder as the title for the work on the opening ceremony, placing a goal for himself to attempt to commemorate the very best of British whilst representing all of the regions.
People of London are clearly revealing that the celebrations for the forthcoming 2012 Olympic Games on their home territory shall definitely be an unforgettable one. With just 150 days left for the July 27 Olympic Games opening ceremony, a tug pulled a barge having the five colored Olympic rings over the Tower Bridge whilst schoolchildren swayed flags. A steel band also performed at the same time. It is one of the greatest festivals London has ever witnessed. Mayor Boris Johnson has declared plans for the 2012 London Festival while preparing for the Summer Olympic Games. They have made the announcement simply by floating a few large Olympic Rings along the London’s Thames River. The 2012 London Olympic Games and the festival will stay memorable in the minds of the viewers the world over.