With the unveiling of first set of giant Olympic Rings of London at St Pancras International station tonight, beautiful host city has started off the exciting London 2012 games. Seb Coe, Chair of London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG), Seb Coe, Mayor of London Borris Johnson, London 2012 Olympic Mascot Wenlock and Children from Christ Church Primary School in London Borough of Camden revealed these aluminum Olympic rings.
Team of 25 people has built these rings in Hertfordshire and took almost four weeks. These rings are 20 meters wide and nine meters high weighing around 2,300 Kg. All of them have been transported in 39 separate parts to St Pancras International. They were assembled in a secret manner and have been installed in seven nights.
These are one of the most popular Olympic logos across the world. Five rings are colored as blue, yellow, black, green and red and represent the five continents. All of them have been interlaced to symbolize meeting of athletes from all over the world.
Young British professionals and upcoming talents entertained the spectators which includes Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, recital by Maria Fidelis Convent School choir and many more. Seb Coe further added, “The Olympic Rings are an iconic symbol, inspiring athletes and uniting people around the world. To athletes they represent the culmination of thousands of hours of training and reaching the highest level in sport. To Londoners and visitors alike, they will excite and inspire them about being in a Host City and demonstrate that we are ready to welcome the world in 2012.”
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