What happened in the Olympics 2012?
London became the first city to host the modern Olympics three times, having previously hosted the Summer Games in 1908 and 1948….2012 Summer Olympics.
| Emblem of the 2012 Summer Olympics; other color variants are shown below | |
|---|---|
| Host city | London, United Kingdom |
| Events | 302 in 26 sports (39 disciplines) |
| Opening | 27 July |
What was the motto of 2012 Summer Olympics?
Inspire a generation
Games organisers have announced the motto of the London 2012 Olympics will be “Inspire a generation”.
How many spectators were at Rio Olympics?
Opening ceremony The crowd in the stadium numbered 60,000 and the event was broadcast to an estimated global audience of three billion.
What Olympic sports were added in 2012?
The IOC added freestyle skiing, women’s boxing, and mixed tennis doubles to the 2012 Olympic Games.
Which city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics?
London 2012
London 2012 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in London that took place July 27–August 12, 2012. The London Games were the 27th occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. In 2012 London became the first city to host the modern Games three times, having previously been the site of the 1908 and 1948 Olympic Games.
What was the first event of the 2012 Olympics?
This article contains a chronological summary of major events from the 2012 Summer Olympics in London . All times are in British Summer Time ( UTC+1 ). The first competitions of the Games started at 16:00. The first events were women’s football matches, with six preliminary round matches held.
Who are the host cities for the 2012 Summer Olympics?
By 15 July 2003, the deadline for interested cities to submit bids to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), nine cities had submitted bids to host the 2012 Summer Olympics: Havana, Istanbul, Leipzig, London, Madrid, Moscow, New York City, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro.
What was the logo for the London 2012 Olympics?
There have been two London 2012 logos: one created by Kino Design for the bidding process and a second as the brand for the Games themselves. The former was a ribbon with blue, yellow, black, green and red stripes winding through the text “LONDON 2012”, making the shape of the River Thames in East London.
Who was the director of the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony?
The opening ceremony, directed by Danny Boyle, received widespread acclaim throughout the world, particular praise from the British public and a minority of widely ranging criticisms from some social media sites.