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The latest news, events and happenings with the London 2012 Olympic Games London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay starts from Land's EndToday the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay starts its 70 day journey from Land’s End in Cornwall. Olympic Flame arrives in UK The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has today transported the Olympic Flame to the UK from Greece for the start of the Olympic Torch Relay. London 2012 launches first official app The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has launched the free official London 2012 Join In app, the essential companion to the Games. HRH the Princess Royal receives Olympic Flame at Handover Ceremony The Olympic Flame has been handed over to the London 2012 delegation, headed by President of the British Olympic Association HRH the Princess Royal, in a Ceremony at the Panathenaic Stadium in Greece. Top riders in training at remodelled BMX Track Top riders from around the world have been training at the BMX Track following remodelling work on the venue ahead of the Games. London 2012 Festival opening concert to be screened live on BBC A unique concert in Scotland to mark the official start of the London 2012 Festival will broadcast to thousands of people across the UK on 21 June. Giant Olympic Rings to be unveiled in Belfast The latest set of giant Olympic Rings is set to be unveiled in Belfast this weekend ahead of the Olympic Flame arriving in Northern Ireland. Final four licensees appointed to the London 2012 merchandise programme Innovative Sports Limited, Capture the Event, LEGO and Oakley have today been confirmed as the final four licensees to the London 2012 licensing programme. David Beckham to bring Olympic Flame to the UK London 2012 ambassador David Beckham will attend the Olympic Flame Handover Ceremony in Athens and bring the Flame back to the UK ahead of the 70-day Torch Relay. London 2012 celebrates UK Inspire Day Special events showcasing more than 2,700 Games-inspired projects are being held today to mark UK Inspire Day. London 2012 offers first Torchbearer places for the Paralympic Torch Relay The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has announced the first 332 people who have been chosen to carry the Paralympic Flame as Torchbearers in the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay. Olympic and Paralympic Village receives seal of approval The accommodation and facilities for athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Village have been given the seal of approval by the London 2012 Athletes’ Committee. Olympic Stadium meadows to flower gold this summer The UK’s largest ever man-made wildflower meadows have been sown on the Olympic Park this week, ready to flower gold around the Olympic Stadium in 77 days’ time. Ben Ainslie announced as first Torchbearer in UK The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) have announced that three-times Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie will be the first Torchbearer to carry the Olympic Flame in the UK. London 2012 Olympic Flame is lit in Greece The London 2012 Olympic Flame was lit today in Ancient Olympia, Greece ahead of the start of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay on 18 May. London 2012 test event programme hailed a success The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) Chair Seb Coe has hailed the London Prepares series a success as the final test event – the Visa London Disability Athletics Challenge – concluded yesterday. London 2012 confirms Olympic ticketing timeline The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has confirmed details for the sale of 900,000 contingency tickets for the Olympic Games, going on sale from 11am on 11 May. Draw announced for Olympic Water Polo competition The draws for the London 2012 Olympic Water Polo Tournaments have been made, confirming the group stages for the men’s and women’s events. Wenlock and Mandeville return to the big screen The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic mascots are returning to cinemas in the fourth and final instalment of their animated adventures. Famous faces celebrate with 40,000 spectators in Olympic Stadium A host of celebrities and sports stars will celebrate the opening of the Olympic Stadium with over 40,000 spectators on Saturday 5 May. |
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