Upcoming 2012 London Olympics will be held in London! People from all over the world are looking for this magnificent event with baited breath. Huge preparations are already being done for the 2012 London Olympics.
In order to inspire athletes of 2012 London Olympics, Olympic village will display some popular lines of Tennyson’s Ulysses. The lines are as follows, ‘to strive, to seek, to find and not to yield’.
On the walls of Olympic Village, these last lines from legendary poet Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem Ulysses have been published. These lines have been selected by a whole panel which includes poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy and author Sebastian Faulks.
Athletes and officials who are residing near Village during the Olympic Games will read these words of Tennyson. These words will remain engraved there even after the end of Olympic Games.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
West Ham Olympic Bid for 2012 London Olympics
After the 2012 London Olympic Games, Government and Mayor of London have approved the bid of West Ham to take over Olympic Stadium. The Olympic Park Legacy Company, OPLC had recommended the joint bid by Hammers and Newham Council.
Bob Neill, Local government minister and Hugh Robertson, sports minister had given their recommendation ‘thumbs up’. Mr. Neil further said, “This completes the first stage of this process and means that the Olympic Park Legacy Company are now able to enter into negotiations to agree a lease for the Olympic Stadium site. We are delighted with the progress that has been made and very pleased we have reached this very significant milestone in determining the long-term legacy for the Olympic Park.”
Boris Johnson, London Mayor also said, “I am confident that West Ham will provide a secure future for the stadium which also sees its iconic design for the London Games retained for future generations to admire.”
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Bob Neill, Local government minister and Hugh Robertson, sports minister had given their recommendation ‘thumbs up’. Mr. Neil further said, “This completes the first stage of this process and means that the Olympic Park Legacy Company are now able to enter into negotiations to agree a lease for the Olympic Stadium site. We are delighted with the progress that has been made and very pleased we have reached this very significant milestone in determining the long-term legacy for the Olympic Park.”
Boris Johnson, London Mayor also said, “I am confident that West Ham will provide a secure future for the stadium which also sees its iconic design for the London Games retained for future generations to admire.”
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Monday, March 7, 2011
2012 London Olympics Latest News
In Manchester, Rebecca Adlington won 400m freestyle at British Championships. In the month of July, it qualified for the double Olympic gold medallist for World Championships. She also defeated Jazmin Carlin who gets qualified in Welsh record for Silver along with World Open water champion Keri-Anne Payne third.
For the 200m and 800m events held in Shanghai, Adlington will try to qualify.
During the 400m freestyle, her winning time was approximately 0.38 seconds faster than her gold medal in Beijing. 22-year-old Adlington said, “I am so pleased to come away with that time and to get back to what I did in Beijing, especially in a textile suit. I can't ask for anything more.”
Robbie Renwick of Scotland won the freestyle competition of men in 3:51.90. Adlington has diverted her focus to 200m and 800m freestyle. She also said, “For me the 800 has been really difficult over the past two years as I've got older and dealing with everything. I am hoping to have really good solid races here and just try and do my best.”
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For the 200m and 800m events held in Shanghai, Adlington will try to qualify.
During the 400m freestyle, her winning time was approximately 0.38 seconds faster than her gold medal in Beijing. 22-year-old Adlington said, “I am so pleased to come away with that time and to get back to what I did in Beijing, especially in a textile suit. I can't ask for anything more.”
Robbie Renwick of Scotland won the freestyle competition of men in 3:51.90. Adlington has diverted her focus to 200m and 800m freestyle. She also said, “For me the 800 has been really difficult over the past two years as I've got older and dealing with everything. I am hoping to have really good solid races here and just try and do my best.”
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Friday, March 4, 2011
Companies Required for Transformation For Post 2012 London Olympics
In order to deliver the venues of Olympic Park, Olympic Delivery Authority is on track. For test events, infrastructure is also ready. Olympic Park will become Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park after Olympic Games.
Plans regarding the long term usage of Park is already on table. For transformation of parklands, infrastructure, contractors have been sought after. Advertisements for two posts have already been made, which includes North and South of Park.
• In order to create largest urban public park, 250 acre parklands will be completed
• Innovative temporary elements of bridges, concourses and security infrastructure will be removed, which includes perimeter fence.
• On East Marsh, football fields will be delivered.
Existing contracts will includes all the legacy conversion of Olympic Stadium, Olympic Village and Aquatics Centre.
Alison Nimmo, ODA Director of Design and Regeneration said, “Legacy was at the heart of the London 2012 Bid and 75p of every £1 was spent cleaning up what was a former industrial area and creating the Olympic Park is an investment in the regeneration of east London. The venues, sports facilities, parklands, allotments, roads, bridges, footpaths, cycle-paths, energy and utilities networks will form the foundation of the long-term development of this part of London for future generations.”
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Plans regarding the long term usage of Park is already on table. For transformation of parklands, infrastructure, contractors have been sought after. Advertisements for two posts have already been made, which includes North and South of Park.
• In order to create largest urban public park, 250 acre parklands will be completed
• Innovative temporary elements of bridges, concourses and security infrastructure will be removed, which includes perimeter fence.
• On East Marsh, football fields will be delivered.
Existing contracts will includes all the legacy conversion of Olympic Stadium, Olympic Village and Aquatics Centre.
Alison Nimmo, ODA Director of Design and Regeneration said, “Legacy was at the heart of the London 2012 Bid and 75p of every £1 was spent cleaning up what was a former industrial area and creating the Olympic Park is an investment in the regeneration of east London. The venues, sports facilities, parklands, allotments, roads, bridges, footpaths, cycle-paths, energy and utilities networks will form the foundation of the long-term development of this part of London for future generations.”
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
2012 London Olympics Rings Unveiled
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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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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Lord Coe Considers 2012 London Olympics Beneficial
For the Olympic Football tournament, Hampden will be one of the six UK stadiums to host matches. Lord Coe also said, “I passionately believe that for the Games to be sustainable, they have to be shared and to be made relevant.”
He also said that Olympic Games would be quite popular among young crowds. Chairman of the Organising Committee handed flag to Gordon Matheson, Glasgow City Council leader at Hampden. He also give significant remarks regarding the importance of Olympic Events to be held in cities all over UK.
Preparations for 2012 London Olympics seem at fullest, as they have signed 250, 000 people for 70, 000 volunteer positions. In various parts of country, interview has started at the Science Centre of City. Lord Coe further added that hosting Olympic event in Glasgow has various advantages, as it will give opportunities to young people.
Lord Coe also said, “I want to see more young people involved in sport. I don't think anyone would argue with that proposition. This is the best opportunity we're ever going to have to get young people to take up sport and it is a unique opportunity because I cannot think of another time when an Olympic Games has then been followed two years later by a Commonwealth Games [in the UK].”
Matheson further said, “Glasgow has a wonderful track record of hosting major events. We've hosted Uefa Cup finals and Champions League finals, and we do it all exceptionally well, and we will be a wonderful deliverer of the London Olympics.”
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He also said that Olympic Games would be quite popular among young crowds. Chairman of the Organising Committee handed flag to Gordon Matheson, Glasgow City Council leader at Hampden. He also give significant remarks regarding the importance of Olympic Events to be held in cities all over UK.
Preparations for 2012 London Olympics seem at fullest, as they have signed 250, 000 people for 70, 000 volunteer positions. In various parts of country, interview has started at the Science Centre of City. Lord Coe further added that hosting Olympic event in Glasgow has various advantages, as it will give opportunities to young people.
Lord Coe also said, “I want to see more young people involved in sport. I don't think anyone would argue with that proposition. This is the best opportunity we're ever going to have to get young people to take up sport and it is a unique opportunity because I cannot think of another time when an Olympic Games has then been followed two years later by a Commonwealth Games [in the UK].”
Matheson further said, “Glasgow has a wonderful track record of hosting major events. We've hosted Uefa Cup finals and Champions League finals, and we do it all exceptionally well, and we will be a wonderful deliverer of the London Olympics.”
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
2012 London Olympics Logo Under Criticism
Iran claiming that 2012 London Olympic Games logo is ‘racist’, as it resembles biblical term of Jerusalem, Zion. The National Olympic Committee of Iran has sent a letter to the International Olympic Committee. The International Olympic committee criticized the emblem.
According to that letter, all the Muslim states have been urged to oppose this racist logo. IOC issued a statement, “The London 2012 logo represents the figure 2012, nothing else.” The Logo of London Olympics features number 2012 in four jagged figures and it has been criticized a lot for the design.
London Organizing Committee has issued a statement, “[The logo] was launched in 2007 following testing and consultation. We are surprised that this complaint has been made now.”
Secretary General of Iran, Bahram Afsharzadeh said, “There is no doubt that negligence of the issue from your side may affect the presence of some countries in the games, especially Iran which abides by commitment to the values and principles.”
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According to that letter, all the Muslim states have been urged to oppose this racist logo. IOC issued a statement, “The London 2012 logo represents the figure 2012, nothing else.” The Logo of London Olympics features number 2012 in four jagged figures and it has been criticized a lot for the design.
London Organizing Committee has issued a statement, “[The logo] was launched in 2007 following testing and consultation. We are surprised that this complaint has been made now.”
Secretary General of Iran, Bahram Afsharzadeh said, “There is no doubt that negligence of the issue from your side may affect the presence of some countries in the games, especially Iran which abides by commitment to the values and principles.”
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