What stadiums were used in the 2012 Olympics?
2012 Olympic Venues
| Venue | Sport(s) |
|---|---|
| Olympic Stadium, a 80,000-seat venue also to be used for the opening and closing ceremonies. | athletics (plus opening and closing ceremonies) |
| water polo arena, Olympic Park | water polo |
| Earls Court | volleyball |
| Basketball Arena | basketball, handball |
What is the London Olympic stadium used for?
Stadium
London Stadium/Function
What events did London 2012 add?
The most-notable addition to the London program was women’s boxing, which made its Olympic debut in three weight classes (51 kg [112 pounds], 60 kg [132 pounds], and 75 kg [165 pounds]). The London Games were also the first Olympiad wherein each participating country had at least one female athlete competing.
What events were added in London 2012?
IOC approves new events for 2012 London Olympic Games
- The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today approved several new events for the 2012 London Olympic Games.
- Women’s Boxing.
- Canoe Sprint.
- Modern Pentathlon.
- Handball.
- Wrestling, Swimming, Cycling.
- Tennis – Mixed Doubles.
Where was the Olympic Park in London 2012?
The London 2012 Games were centred around the Olympic Park in East London, which is the site of a number of new sports venues. Up to 180,000 spectators a day entered the Park to enjoy the Games, making it the principal focus of Olympic activity.
Where was the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics held?
The opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games took place on the evening of Friday 27 July 2012 in the Olympic Stadium, London. As mandated by the Olympic Charter, the proceedings combined the formal ceremonial opening of this international sporting event (including welcoming speeches, hoisting of the flags and the parade of athletes)…
Who was the director of the London 2012 opening ceremony?
The spectacle was entitled Isles of Wonder and directed by Academy Award -winning British film director Danny Boyle. Prior to London 2012 there had been considerable apprehension about Britain ‘s ability to stage an opening ceremony that could reach the standard set at the Beijing Summer Games of 2008.
When did they start building the Olympic Stadium?
The earliest construction of venues commenced in April 2008 with the start of the main build on the Olympic Stadium by McAlpine, with the nearby energy centre to be constructed by EDF Energy. Work on the Aquatics Centre began later the same year.