One of the most exciting things is coming to London in 2012… The Olympic and Paralympic Games! They are scheduled to begin in London from 27th July to 12th August 2012 and London is getting ready for it! This opportunity has allowed redevelopment with a view to sustainability in many portions of London in which the venues will take place. Many existing venues are being utilised, however a lot of land is being used to create brand new state of the art stadiums which are sure to impress!

Eighty thousand people will take part in the torch relay taking a 70-day trek across Britain. This torch run will be a youth-dominated relay. The flame will arrive from Greece on May 18, 2012, and the relay is scheduled to run within an hour’s distance of 95 per cent of Britain’s population. The torch relay should rally the populous behind the games. At least 50 per cent of the relay participants will be under the age of twenty-four to make torch bearers who will inspire young people. Organizers plan to include a nomination process to make the runners more diverse. After the nationwide relay, the torch will arrive in London for the opening ceremony to light the cauldron on July 27, 2012.

Historic facilities, existing ones: Hyde Park and Horse Guards Parade, new venues, and temporary facilities will be utilised in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Some of the new facilities built will continue to be used for their Olympic purpose, others, such as the 80,000 seat main stadium will be reduced in size but continue as a stadium for sport and concerts. Several will be relocated elsewhere in England. Lloyds TSB, Coca-Cola, and Samsung will sponsor the torch relay.

London’s 2012 Summer Olympics features a total of 38 disciplines within 26 sports. Twenty20 cricket is being proposed as a showcase tournament to be included in London. Netball is drafted as a possible demonstration sport during the games. It is hoped this will encourage more girls and young women to play sports. Eton College Rowing Centre began enhanced construction, removing the original finish line bridge to widen the entrance to the return lane. Eton Dorney will provide a world class rowing venue, hosting elite level competition and community events, in the heart of beautiful rowing country.

The Royal Mail will be issuing 30 stamps recognising both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Release of these stamps will come in sets of 10, between now and the start of the games. The specially designed stamps should act as postal ambassadors to other countries for the Games.

The games will transform East London with new transport networks, sports venues, and construction of the largest urban park in the United Kingdom in more than a century. The Aquatics Centre boasts a distinctive wave-shaped roof. The VeloPark where cycling events will take place has distinctive good looks that make visitors want to return again.

After experiencing London’s inviting, cosmopolitan atmosphere, it is hoped that Olympic visitors and athletes will also come back after the area has been transformed.

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