
See your favourite athletes compete in the London 2012 Olympic Games – the biggest sporting event on the planet.
London 2012 Olympic Games
After seven years of meticulous planning, construction and testing, the Olympic Games finally come to London.
Cheer on your country's athletes, savour the pulsating atmosphere and experience the wonder of the Olympic Park during the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Sports at the London 2012 Olympic Games
The London 2012 Olympic Games will see competitions in 26 different sports.
Here are just a few of the mouth-watering events at the Olympic Games:
- Diving (Aquatics Centre 28 Jul-12 Aug)
- Archery (Lord's Cricket Ground 28 Jul-4 Aug)
- Athletics (Olympic Stadium 3 Aug-12 Aug)
- Basketball (Basketball Arena and The O2 Arena 28 Jul-12 Aug)
- Boxing (ExCeL London 28 Jul-12 Aug)
- Cycling – Track (VeloPark 28 Jul-12 Aug)
- Equestrian Eventing (Greenwich Park 28 Jul-31 Jul)
- Football (various venues 25 Jul-11 Aug)
- Shooting (The Royal Artillery Barracks 28 Jul-5 Aug)
- Tennis (Wimbledon 28 Jul –5 Aug)
- Volleyball (Earls Court 28 Jul-12 Aug)
- Beach Volleyball (Horse Guards Parade 28 Jul-12 Aug)
More information on individual events can be found here.
London 2012 Olympic Medals
The highlight of any international competitor's career is winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games. At London 2012, 300 gold medals will be handed out to the best athletes in the world.
2012 Olympics on the Visit London Blog
Read more about the London 2012 Olympic Games on the Visit London Blog.


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