• six months to go!

    six months to go!

    Village handover marks six months to go to London 2012 With exactly six months to go until the London 2012 Games, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) will today hand over the Olympic and Paralympic Village site to the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG). Four-time Olympic gold medallist Matthew Pinsent helps with LOCOG’s ‘bedding in’ process, [...]

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  • Ticket resale platform set to reopen

    Ticket resale platform set to reopen

    The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has announced that the resale platform on the London 2012 ticketing website will reopen from 3pm today (18 January). Ticket holders who wish to offer their tickets for resale can do so for a two-week period until 6pm on 3 February. All tickets offered for resale through www.tickets.london2012.com during [...]

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  • Events timetable

    Events timetable

    The full day-by-day schedule for the London Olympic Games in 2012 has been revealed. Deciding what to watch – either from the sofa at home, or by purchasing tickets – will not be easy. There is a wealth of sport on offer, split into more than 640 sessions from 25 July to 12 August. Tickets [...]

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  • Sochi 2014

    Sochi 2014

    The Russian resort of Sochi has been chosen to host the 2014 Winter Olympics, beating South Korea’s Pyeongchang. Sochi secured 51 votes at a meeting of International Olympic Committee (IOC) delegates in Guatemala, beating its South Korean rival by just four votes. In earlier voting, the third contender, Salzburg in Austria, was eliminated. The presidents [...]

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  • Mascots

    Meet Wenlock and Mandeville – the official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic mascots! Watch the mascot video to find out more about them and their story. She what there up to now and become their friend Related Reading: London 2012 – The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games (Xbox 360) Mario & Sonic at [...]

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  • Venues

    Venues

    During the London 2012 Games Olympic and Paralympic events will take place at venues in the Olympic Park, across London, and at out of London venues. Olympic Park venues Aquatics center Basketball Arena BMX Track Eton Manor Handball arena Hockey center Olympic stadium Velodrome Water polo arena London Venues  Earls Court  ExCeL Greenwich Park Hampton [...]

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Featured Articles

  • London 2012 Paralympic Games tickets now on sale

    London 2012 Paralympic Games tickets now on sale

    Tickets for the London 2012 Paralympic Games are now on sale around the world. Ellie Simmonds and Oscar Pistorius, pictured at International Paralympic Day, will be among the stars hoping to shine at London 2012. In the UK and within the EU, people can apply for tickets online between 9am on 9 September and 6pm [...]

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    | February 13, 2012 | 0 Comments
  • London 2012 celebrates one year to go

    London 2012 celebrates one year to go

    With one year to go until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, preparations are on track and London’s vision to host a Games that inspires the world is set to become reality. The Olympic Stadium lights up to mark the one year to go milestone The Games next year will mark the [...]

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    | February 9, 2012 | 0 Comments
  • Ticket applicants get a second chance to secure the greatest tickets on earth : London2012 tickets.

    Ticket applicants get a second chance to secure the greatest tickets on earth : London2012 tickets.

    London2012 tickets: second chance The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) confirmed today that 2.3 million London2012 tickets will be available in the second round of London 2012 Olympic tickets sales, which is open to the 1.9 million people who applied in the initial round. Second chance sales tickets will be available across 311 sessions at London [...]

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    | February 5, 2012 | 0 Comments
  • Paralympic ticket applications period reaches halfway stage

    Paralympic ticket applications period reaches halfway stage

    With 6 days remaining of the London 2012 Paralympic Games tickets application period, the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has announced that there is still good availability across all sports. British Wheelchair Basketball players encourage the public to apply for tickets at the recent International Paralympic Day event in Trafalgar Square. Sports in the Olympic Park [...]

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    | December 30, 2011 | 0 Comments
  • Transport

    Transport

    London 2012 is aiming for 100% of spectators to get to the Games by public transport, or by walking or cycling. We are improving existing transport links and building new links where needed – across London and the UK. We are also contributing to improvements already planned by our transport partners. This work will help [...]

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    | November 23, 2011 | 0 Comments
  • Over 130,000 new Olympic ticket holders

    Over 130,000 new Olympic ticket holders

    Following Friday’s second round sales, open to those people who had not successfully secured tickets in the first round, over 130,000 additional people now have tickets to next year’s Olympic Games. Over 150,000 applications have been processed since Friday for around 850,000 tickets. Just under 90 per cent received tickets, subject to payment. Around 60 per cent of [...]

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    | November 16, 2011 | 0 Comments
  • ‘Year to Go’ landmark approaches

    ‘Year to Go’ landmark approaches

    The great ticket issue has resolved itself into two apparently incompatible positions. On the one hand, much of the sporting world has looked on in admiration as London 2012 has broken records for selling out most sports more than a year ahead of the event. On the other, many in the UK still feel bitterly [...]

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    | November 14, 2011 | 0 Comments
  • Buy London 2012 Olympic Gold Coins

    Buy London 2012 Olympic Gold Coins

    London 2012 Gold Coins With the Olympics and Paralympics in London coming close, the whole of the UK is preparing for this premier world sporting event. To cash in on this event, manufacturers have already started promoting the two events through their products and services. It is estimated that around 10,000 different products will be [...]

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    | August 25, 2011 | 0 Comments
  • Search begins for 10,000 Olympic Games Ceremony performers

    Search begins for 10,000 Olympic Games Ceremony performers

    The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has today begun a search for volunteer performers to participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Taking part in the London 2012 Olympic Ceremonies will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Artistic Directors Danny Boyle and Kim Gavin are searching for 10,000 volunteers to fill [...]

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    | August 17, 2011 | 0 Comments
  • 28,000 nominees in the running to carry Olympic Flame

    28,000 nominees in the running to carry Olympic Flame

    The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has confirmed that a total of 28,000 Torchbearer nominations received through the London 2012 ‘Moment to shine’ campaign will go forward to the selection panel stage. Approximately 110 people a day will carry the Olympic Flame on its journey around the UK. With an average of 14 valid nominations [...]

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    | August 11, 2011 | 0 Comments
  • Games heritage

    Games heritage

    The UK has a strong history in the Olympic and Paralympic Movements. Olympic heritage London will host a Games like never before in 2012, drawing on the country’s proud Olympic heritage. London hosted the Olympic Games in 1908 and 1948. Each time, we left our mark on the Olympic Movement with our innovative approach. Pierre [...]

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    | July 24, 2011 | 3 Comments
  • Nominate a Torchbearer

    Nominate a Torchbearer

    Do you know someone truly inspirational? This is your chance to give them their moment to shine. You have until 29 June 2011 to nominate them to be a London 2012 Olympic Torchbearer… and don’t forget, you can nominate more than one person. Nominating a Torchbearer: Getting ready in 5 easy steps 1. Read the [...]

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    | June 25, 2011 | 3 Comments
  • Search begins for 8,000 inspirational people to carry the Olympic Flame

    Search begins for 8,000 inspirational people to carry the Olympic Flame

    The search begins today to find 8,000 inspirational people to carry the Olympic Flame on its journey around the UK next year. With one year to go until the Flame arrives in the UK, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has launched the ‘moment to shine’ public nomination campaign, which [...]

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    | May 24, 2011 | 0 Comments
  • Visiting in 2012 – Accessibility

    Visiting in 2012 – Accessibility

    LOCOG and the ODA are committed to ensuring that London 2012 is everyone’s Games, with services and facilities to meet all accessibility requirements.  Wheelchair spaces Spaces for wheelchair users are available for spectators at all venues, and in all ticket price categories, for all 26 Olympic sports and 20 Paralympic sports. A companion seat is [...]

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    | February 23, 2011 | 1 Comment
  • The London 2012 Mascots

    Meet Wenlock and Mandeville – the official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic mascots! Watch the mascot video to find out more about them and their story.    Mandeville Wenlock Related Reading: London 2012 Olympics Mascot Wenlock Pen & Keyring Gift Set London 2012 Wenlock A5 Notebook – White On A Rainbow (Official London 2012 Mascot [...]

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    | February 22, 2011 | 4 Comments
  • About tickets

    About tickets

    The world’s greatest sporting events are coming to London in 2012! Approximately 8.8 million tickets will be available for the Olympic Games, with another two million for the Paralympic Games. We aim to give as many people as possible the chance to attend the most spectacular sporting shows on earth and ensure there’s a great [...]

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    | February 20, 2011 | 5 Comments
  • Safety and security

    Safety and security

    Our aim is to ensure safe and secure Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012, which everyone can enjoy. Making the Games secure Staff at the London 2012 Organising Committee and the Olympic Delivery Authority are working closely with Government and a host of policing, safety and security agencies to achieve a safe and secure Games. [...]

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    | February 18, 2011 | 0 Comments

Featured Videos

Featured Videos
  • Usain Bolt visits the Olympic Park – London 2012
    Usain Bolt visits the Olympic Park – London 2012

    Stay up to date with all things London 2012: http://www.londonolympics-2012.net/ THIS VIDEO: Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man, visits the London 2012 Olympic Park and talks about his hopes and expectations for the London 2012 Olympic Games Related Reading: 2 METER PRO GOLD RED (1.4a Version, 3D) HDMI TO HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET,COMPATIBLE WITH 1.4,1.3c,1.3b,1.3,1080P,PS3,XBOX [...]

  • Jonathan Edwards in the London 2012 Aquatics Centre
    Jonathan Edwards in the London 2012 Aquatics Centre

    With just one year to go to London 2012, Jonathan Edwards goes behind the scenes to see preparations for some of the special events marking the day. Related Reading: Apple iPod classic 160GB – Black – 6th Generation (Latest Model) Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G – Tablet – 64 GB – 9.7″ IPS ( [...]

  • London 2012 mascots – Making of film 2 – with Ellie Simmonds
    London 2012 mascots – Making of film 2 – with Ellie Simmonds

    Meet Wenlock and Mandeville, the London 2012 mascots: www.london2012.com/mascots THIS VIDEO:  Wenlock and Mandeville launch their new film on Tuesday, but you can get a sneak peak here first. The film features Ellie Simmonds, and you can see her preparing for her role on the big screen in this exclusive film Related Reading: NATPC M009S [...]

  • Who will you nominate for their moment to shine?

    Who will you nominate to carry the Olympic Flame on its journey around the UK THIS VIDEO: Tinchy Stryder talks us through the process of nominating an Olympic Torchbearer. Plus the UK public and some famous faces tell us who they’ll be nominating Related Reading: Apple iPod classic 160GB – Black – 6th Generation (Latest [...]

  • London 2012 Olympics Tickets – apply now!
    London 2012 Olympics Tickets – apply now!

    London 2012 Olympics tickets are on sale around the world: If you reside in the UK or EU you can apply until 26 April at www.tickets.london2012.com. Live outside the UK or EU? Check how to apply in your part of the world: http://www.tickets.london2012.com/eligibility_p2.html THIS VIDEO: The UK public and some very famous faces tell us [...]

  • 1 Year to go to the London 2012 Olympic Games
    1 Year to go to the London 2012 Olympic Games

    27 July 2011 marks one year to go to the London 2012 Olympic Games! Related Reading: UK Mains Plug Adapter for iPod & iPhone – White Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G – Tablet – 64 GB – 9.7″ IPS ( 1024 x 768 ) – rear camera + front camera – Wi-Fi, Bluetooth – [...]

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Photos of the week: one year to go and counting

| January 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

  

See what has been happening at London 2012 this week…

This aerial image of a giant ’1′ mown into the turf of the Olympic Stadium marks one year to go until the Olympic Games.

Tom Daley dives into the diving pool inside the Aquatics Centre, celebrating one year to go.

The milestone was also marked by the completion of construction on the Aquatics Centre, marking the Olympic Park ‘big build’ as complete.

Double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes joined Seb Coe to reveal the London 2012 Olympic Medals at the celebrations in Trafalgar Square.

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London 2012’s ambition is to create a Games for everyone, where everyone is invited to take part, join in and enjoy the most exciting event in the world.

London 2012 will create the most accessible and participative Games. It will touch people as it has never done before, stimulating people to do more and to try new things and reassess what we are all capable of.

London 2012 has sport at its heart and London at the centre, but it is more than London and more than sport. It is a Games for London, the UK and the rest of the world, for sport and culture, for volunteers and business.

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