London 2012 Olympics: Team GB’s Olympic team expected to exceed 500
Britain will have one of largest teams at London 2012 Olympics after a commitment to support a team of more than 500.
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London 2012 OlympicsInformation, news and affairs relating to the London 2012 Olympics27 July - 12 August 2012 - London, Great Britain |
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Britain will have one of largest teams at London 2012 Olympics after a commitment to support a team of more than 500.
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At least 500 athletes will represent Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympics, an increase on the 311 sent to the Beijing games in 2008.
The London 2012 Olympics project is facing a “worryingly tight” financial position, a group of MPs has warned.
Poor planning for “unforeseen” events by London 2012 Olympics organisers leaving taxpayers facing multi-million pound bail out, MPs warn.
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has now engaged with more than 10,000 businesses from across the UK about the opportunities to build the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Games, it was announced today.