The Appeal of the 2012 London Olympics

The world has its eyes set on the Olympic Park in London, as United Kingdom is geared up to host the greatest sporting event in history. Officially recognized as Games of the XXX Olympiad, the Summer Olympics 2012 are scheduled to start on the 27^th of July and are to end on August the12^th. This is the third time that the city of London is hosting the event, having previously done so in 1908 and 1948. The London Olympics has four main themes that inspire the sporting event. They are: delivering the experience of a lifetime for athletes, leaving a legacy for sport, benefiting the community through regeneration and supporting the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Movement.

So get ready for one of the biggest sporting events of the planet where Wenlock and Mandeville, the official Olympics mascots await you. With 26 sports, 10500 athletes and millions of spectators, London is going to be one bright city this summer. So visit London and indulge in the excitement ant the enthusiasm that buzzes London as the mega event of the year get closer with every second.

There are many places to stay in London if you plan to visit the city during the Olympics and the Paralympics. From five star luxury hotels to cheap hotels and motels, you will find accommodation according to your budgets. Apart from the hotels, campsites, self catered accommodation and many bed and breakfast facilities will also be available for accommodation. Officially the Holiday Inn is the main Olympic hotel provider but you always have other options to explore. So start searching the internet fro possible accommodation places that suit your budget.

During the Olympics most of the events are scheduled to take place in the Olympic Park however other out of London venues will also be holding some events. Some out of London venues include Eton Dorney, City of Coventry Stadium, Millennium stadium, Hampdon Park, Weymouth & Portland and many others.

The famous Olympics torch relay started 19^th of May and will end on the 27^th of July at the opening ceremony. The torch relay is supposed to last for 70 days and will include 66 evening celebrations and six island visit. The torch will be carried by more than 8000 people who will carry the torch 8000 miles while they visit the national heritage Sites, locations and venues with sporting significance, key sporting events, schools, green spaces and biodiversity, Live Sites, festivals and other events.

The opening ceremony that will be held at the Olympic Park is themed the isles of wonder. Danny Boyle who is an Oscar winning director is in charge of the opening ceremony as the artistic director and everyone is looking forward to his work on the ceremony. Also to stir things up, the ceremony will be officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh.

Olympics 2012 is an experience that will stay with you forever. Olympics are the highlight and the pinnacle of every athlete’s career and every athlete strives for the day when he gets to participate in this world class sporting event. The competition and the antagonism that surrounds Olympics are incomparable and signify the magnitude and importance of this spectacular event. To witness Olympics is a feeling unparalleled and unsurpassed, making the Olympics 2012 a much anticipated and one of the leading events this year.

London promises an exciting summer during the Olympics and the Paralympics games. The festival 2012 that celebrates the Olympics and the Paralympics aims to rejoice culture and life. The festival aspires to invigorate the spirit of Games in people and guarantees an unforgettable time for all with its many daily events. The vents have all kinds of fun stuff arranged for you. Whether you like comedy, dance, theater, fashion, music or film you will have many choices to get involved in and will get a chance to participate and get involved with the various events. So visit London and get a chance to get involved in games, festivals and much more.

Get a chance to visit the famous sites in London such as Trafalgar Square, Tower of London, Kew Gardens, Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St. Margaret’s Church, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Wembley Stadium, Shard London Bridge and much more. Celebrate multiculturalism and diversity in London and experience Olympics 2012 at its best.