Published: April 19, 2011
The British Olympic Association and the London 2012 organizing committee have agreed to fresh talks aimed at settling their bitter financial row.
The relationship between the parties broke down after the BOA questioned how any financial surplus from the Games would be calculated and divided.
The BOA has asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport to indefinitely [...]
Published: March 30, 2011
LONDON, March 29 (Xinhua) — The last piece of turf on the Olympic Stadium’s field of play was laid, marking the completion of construction on the London 2012 Olympic Games landmark venue on Tuesday.
London 2012 chief Sebastian Coe laid the final piece of turf along with Namibian sprinting great Frankie Fredericks.
“The Olympic Stadium will be [...]
Published: March 16, 2011
London Olympics is just around the corner and avid sports-goers or just any un-sporty individuals who likes to watch as history unfolds are in frenzy to purchase the most coveted golden tickets in the world!
Tuesday- golden tickets of 2012 London Olympics went on sale,however, a minor glitch had happened as some sports fans were not [...]
Published: March 15, 2011
Tickets are now available from today for six weeks for next year’s Olympic Games in London.
About 6.6 million tickets will be available which costs about £20 and £2,012. Yesterday, a clock was put in place in Trafalgar Square that will count down the 500 days until the big event will start.
‘It has been up since [...]
Published: February 15, 2011
The much awaited 2012 London Olympics is getting nearer and as early as this time the schedule is already revealed. This is going to be an advantage for those sports enthusiasts outside United Kingdom who are planning to include this event in their sports escapades. This would also be a great opportunity for those who [...]
Published: November 20, 2010
Time runs really fast and it’s only less than 2 years for the 2012 London Olympics to begin. Lord Coe, chairman of London 2012, said that the Olympics marathon route is now fixed. Despite protests, the Olympic marathon will conclude in central London and will never be moved to the East.
Lord Coe also added that [...]
Published: March 2, 2010
Canada bid adieu to the world’s best winter athletes tonight, ending 17 days of thrilling athletic achievements and rousing displays of patriotism with a spectacular ceremony full of pomp and circumstance and a tongue-in-cheek homage to Canadiana for the official closing of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Relaxed and joyous in spirit to reflect the [...]