2012 Summer Olympic Games in London
The 2012 London Olympic Games will commence on July 27, 2012. The world will witness the most grand sports event of 2012. It is the first time in history that a country will host the Olympic Games for the third time. London has also hosted the 1908 and the 1948 Olympic Games. As fans around the world eagerly await the start of this memorable sports event, we would like to present to you some facts and information about the 2012 Summer Olympic Games to be held in London.
2012 Olympic Games Schedule
The 2012 Summer Olympics will start on 27 July 2012 and go on until 12 August 2012. The Paralympic Games start on 29 August 2012 and finish on 9 September 2012. You can find out more about schedule of each event on the official website for London Olympics 2012. This grand sports event will take place at different Olympic Venues in and outside London.
London Olympic Games Venues
The 2012 London Olympic Games Events will take place in different parts of London and also at some venues outside London. The most prominent Olympic Games Venues are Horse Guards Parade, North Greenwich Arena, Hyde Park, Lord’s Cricket Ground and Wimbledon. The 2012 London Olympics is a reflection of London’s determination and positivity. This is clear from the number of free volunteers who make this Games happen.
London Olympics Torch Relay
The Olympics torch relay is one of the most memorable events which remind us of the start of the Olympic Games. The 2012 Olympic Torch relay started to run from 19 May and will finally end on 27 July 2012, prior to the Olympic Games.
On 18 May 2012, the torch relay arrived from Greece. The Torch Relay route covers nearly 74 locations. The 70 day journey started on the May 19, 2012. It started at the Land’s End and will end in the Olympic stadium. The torch relay will cover the entire UK and will finish at the Olympic Stadium.
London Olympic Stadium
The 2012 Summer Olympics Stadium is the most sustainable stadium in the world. As compared to other stadiums of this class, very less amount of steel is used to build this stadium. Low-carbon concrete was used to build the stadium. This concrete is made using industrial wastes. It contains 40% less carbon than usual. As this times Olympic Games plan to go green, sustainability is a top priority. The 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in the Olympic Stadium. The Opening Ceremony for these Games will also be held in the Olympic Stadium.
2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Friday, July 27, 2012 will witness the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games. The opening ceremony will mark the start of the XXXth Olympiad. Oscar winning director Danny Boyle is the creative director of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Her highness Queen Elizabeth 2 and Prince Philip and the popular face of James Bond, actor Daniel Craig will open the Olympic Games. Once the Games are opened by the royal couple, the Olympic Games Events will take place as per schedule.
Olympics Games Transportation
Travelcard is a great facility provided to all who have a ticket to London Olympic Games Events or Opening Ceremony. On the day of the event, you can travel free using the Travelcard.
London’s Railways underwent remarkable improvements to cope with the requirements of the 2012 London Olympics. The High-speed Javelin Rail Service has also been started. The International Station’s platforms will now accommodate the Javelin Trains too.
The 2012 London Olympic Games is one of the greatest sports events of 2012. London has seen many positive changes due to the London Olympics. As it is one of the most sustainable projects, it will definitely create a mark in history.
London Olympics Tickets and Ticket Resale
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Olympic Games Hotels and Accommodation
The 2012 London Olympics has also affected the tourism. London is a great city for the tourists. If you are planning to visit London for the Olympic Games, there are many wonderful hotels close to the venue of the Games where you can plan your stay. There are self-catering hotels also in London. Yet it would be wiser if you do an advance booking. By the time of the Games, the hotels will mostly be fully booked.
London 2012 Olympics Logo
The 2012 London Olympics Logo is universal. The number 2012 is used as the Olympic Logo. The Olympic rings are placed inside the zero of the 2012. The Olympic Logo for 2012 Summer Olympic Games is created by Wolff Olins.
London Olympics Mascots
Wenlock and Mandeville are the mascots for 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Wenlock is the mascot for Olympic Games while Mandeville is the mascot for Paralympics. The mascots are one eyed and made of steel.
2012 Olympic Games Volunteers
The volunteers for the London Olympics 2012 are called the Games Makers. There are around 70,000 volunteers for the 2012 London Olympic Games. The duties of the Games Makers vary and they have to be flexible. They will have uniforms to wear during their duty. The success of the 2012 London Olympics is wholly due to the efforts of these volunteers.
The volunteers have to work for at least ten days. Each volunteer will get three day training before they start their work. There is also a Young Games Makers Program. Through this youth aged 16-18 years can volunteer.
The 2012 London Olympics have also lead to many job opportunities in London.
London Olympic Games Jobs
The 2012 London Olympic Games has created many job opportunities. There will be nearly 100,000 job opportunities related to the Olympic Games. The Olympic Games has created job opportunities for people coming from different backgrounds and possessing different skill sets. The London 2012 Olympic related jobs are available at organizations like LOCOG, Contractors, ODA and Ceremonies.
The 2012 London Olympic Torch is made out of aluminum. It has 8000 circular holes which help to denote the 8000 devoted torchbearers who will carry the Olympic Torch during the Torch Relay. The holes are decorative. Further the holes help to reduce the overall weight of the torch making it easier for the torchbearer to carry the torch. The innovative design of the torch celebrates the traditional design of the torch in a modern way. 
The five Olympic rings which are of five distict colors were initially used to depict the 5 continents. The Olympic Rings are a significant part of the Olympic Games as it represents peace and unity of the different nations participating in the Olympic Games. As the 2012 London Olympic Games are approaching, the giant Olympic Rings have been unveiled at some of the major landmarks in London for the 2012 Games, such as the Birmingham Airport and Cardiff. Here are more details about the giant Olympic rings that were recently unveiled.
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip will open the anticipated London Olympics 2012 on July 27. The opening ceremony will take place at the 80,000 seater London Olympic Stadium in Stratford, East London on 27th July 2012. Billions of people are eagerly waiting for the London Olympics to kick in. The Queen will also open the 2012 Paralympic Games on August 29 at the Olympic Stadium.
London happens to be the first Summer Olympics Host City of the Olympic Games to incorporate sustainability in its planning strategies from the very beginning. They hope to use the Olympic Games as a catalyst for regeneration and change in order to improve the quality of life of people in East London and promote sustainable living in the entire UK. How green would be the 2012 Olympics? London Olympics organizers are taking every effort to ensure that the Green Olympic Games will bring about environmental and local community benefits.