Olympic cycle track ‘ready first’

The cycle track is on course to be the first London 2012 venue completed for the Olympic Games, the Olympic Delivery Authority says.

Olympic cycle track ‘ready first’

The cycle track is on course to be the first London 2012 venue completed for the Olympic Games, the Olympic Delivery Authority says.

Channel 4 to show 2012 Paralympics

Broadcaster pledges that Paralympics will ‘take over Channel 4 for their duration’ after snapping up rights
Channel 4 has won the rights to broadcast the 2012 Paralympics games.
Although the BBC has the rights for the 2012 Olympics, the Paralympic broadcast rights were put out to tender.
Channel 4 announced today that it had been awarded the rights [...]

Mixed tennis and more women’s cycling in 2012 Olympics (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)

London 2012 will host a mixed doubles tennis event for the first time in the Olympic Games as well as more women’s cycling, the International Olympic Committee announced Thursday.

Mixed tennis and more women’s cycling in 2012 Olympics (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

London 2012 will host a mixed doubles tennis event for the first time in the Olympic Games as well as more women’s cycling, the International Olympic Committee announced Thursday.

London 2012 sustainability plans on track

London 2012 today published its updated Sustainability Plan, ‘Towards a One Planet 2012’, outlining the latest plans to ensure the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will set new standards in sustainability.

1,000 days to go, millions joining in

On Saturday 31 October, London 2012 celebrates 1,000 days to go to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games.

London 2012 announces Thomas Cook as Official Supporter

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today continued the development of its ticketing strategy by announcing Thomas Cook as an Official Supporter.

What makes a good Olympic sport?

Golf and squash are vying with five other sports to be brought into the Olympic Games. With synchronised swimming already there, and lifesaving a sport officially recognised by the Games, what makes a good Olympic sport?

Limited edition ‘three years to go’ pin announced

A limited edition London 2012 pin will go on sale to mark ‘three years to go’ to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in 2012.