London 2012 Olympics – Unofficial News SiteNews and events for the London 2012 Olympics27 July - 12 August 2012 - London, Great Britain |
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Ten students from six local schools have visited their partner school in Jordan as part of London 2012’s International Inspiration programme. The programme is a key strand of the international legacy of the London 2012 Games and aims to provide high-quality physical education, sport and play opportunities to children and young people around the world.
Applications for the London 2012 Games Maker volunteering programme opened to the UK public today.
Olympic champion Amy Williams has called on Britons to “do us proud” in volunteering for the London 2012 Games.
Paralympic legend Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson believes a top three finish for Great Britain at the 2012 Games would be a major achievement.
The next round of the bidding process for parties wanting to move into London’s Olympic Stadium after the 2012 games has begun.
Bidders interested in taking over the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games will be told on Wednesday they must submit fully costed and financed plans by the end of September.
London Olympic chief Sebastian says he not concerned by the proximity of the next European Athletics Championships to the 2012 Games.
A British initiative to enthuse children around the world about sport inspired by the 2012 London Olympics is halfway toward its target of reaching 12 million.
Cornish-based cyclist Wendy Houvenaghel says visiting the Olympic velodrome in London has given her extra motivation to ahead of the 2012 Games.
Plans to ensure that athletes and officials can get to their venues on time, while helping to keep London moving during the London 2012 Games have been published today.
