• 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 Olympic Games: The Official Book: An Official London 2012 Games Publication (Press Association Sport) Corgi [...]

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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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  • 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: Corgi GS62102 London 2012 Mandeville Die Cast Mascot Figurine On A Rainbow (Official London 2012 Mascot Song) London 2012 Wenlock A5 Notebook – White [...]

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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
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Team2012 Competition

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How would you and 4 of your friends like to spend the day with some members of Team2012?

Well thanks to Visa experiences this is possible!

Team 2012 athletes are gearing up for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. And we’ve joined forces with Team 2012 to bring this excitement to you and four of your friends.

You’ll have the opportunity to watch the athletes prepare, chat with them, and in some instances even train with them. This exclusive trip also includes travel within the UK, two nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel and a £150 Visa Prepaid card for you and every friend you decide to bring along.

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You and four of your friends could be off to the GB Cup Championships on Wednesday 7th September 2011.You’ll get VIP tickets to the event, be welcomed by a Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby official and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the facilities before enjoying a meal in the VIP hospitality area. After the matches, finals and the presentation, you’ll meet Team 2012 athletes and have the opportunity to ask them questions and get their autographs.To make the trip extra special, you’ll all get travel within the UK, two nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Cardiff and a £150 Visa Prepaid card for you and each of your friends.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER WHEELCHAIR RUGBY COMPETITION

You and four of your friends could share the excitement by joining the Team 2012 athletes at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Buckinghamshire on Saturday 24th September 2011.This is where the UK’s top disability shooters come to train and you could join them! On the day, you’ll be welcomed by Pasan Kularatne, head coach and performance manager of Disability Shooting GB. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility and a shooting demonstration. You’ll also get to watch the athletes train, meet them and even have lunch with some of them. And if you want to get involved, you and your friends will have the chance to join in the training and compete against one another. To make the trip extra special, you’ll all get travel within the UK, two nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Oxford and a £150 Visa Prepaid card for you and each of your friends.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER DISABILITY SHOOTING COMPETITION

You and four of your friends could be off to the London International Basketball Invitational on Saturday 20th August 2011.It will be the first time that this London 2012 venue will be used for competition, and this tournament pits Britain against a world-class line up of teams in the venue that will be used at next year’s Games. And you could be there! You’ll meet Team 2012 basketball players from the Men’s team, receive a signed ball and have a Q&A with some members of the Women’s team. Then you’ll get tickets to GB vs China and if you choose you can stay on to watch Serbia vs. Australia.To make the trip extra special, you’ll all get travel within the UK, two nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel in London and a £150 Visa Prepaid card for you and each of your friends.

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You and four of your friends could be off to the Carnegie Sports Reception in Leeds on the Friday 30th September 2011.This is where the UK’s top weightlifters come to train and you could join them! On the day, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility, watch the athletes train, meet them and even have lunch with some of them. You and your friends can also take part in the training session and find out what it takes to be a Team 2012 weightlifter. It’s sure to be a good fun. To make the trip extra special, you’ll all get travel within the UK, two nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Leeds and a £150 Visa Prepaid card for you and each of your friends.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE WEIGHTLIFTING COMPETITION

You and four of your friends could be off to the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield on Saturday 15th October 2011. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility, watch the athletes train, meet them and even have lunch with some of them. You and your friends will also have the opportunity to join in the training, get tips from the coaches and get into the ring with your friend to compete in mini-matches against one another. It’s sure to be lots of fun. To make the trip extra special, you’ll all get travel within the UK, two nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Sheffield and a £150 Visa Prepaid card for you and each of your friends.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE BOXING COMPETITION

You and four of your friends could share the excitement by joining the Team 2012 wrestlers at the British Wrestling Academy in Salford on Saturday 24th September 2011.On the day, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility, watch the athletes train, meet them and even have lunch with some of them. And if you want to get involved, you and your friends will also have the opportunity to join in the training. You’ll learn the basics of wrestling and compete in mini-matches against one another. It’s sure to be lots of fun. To make the trip extra special, you’ll all get travel within the UK, two nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Manchester and a £150 Visa Prepaid card for you and each of your friends.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE WRESTLING COMPETITION

 

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