What was happening in London 2012?

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What was happening in London 2012?

2012 Olympic Games Sports

  • Aquatics (including swimming, diving and synchronized swimming, water polo)
  • Archery.
  • Athletics.
  • Badminton.
  • Basketball.
  • Boxing.
  • Canoe/Kayak – Flatwater and Slalom.
  • Cycling – Track, Road, Mountain Bike and BMX.

Who performed at the London 2012 Olympics?

This concert featured artists selected to represent the four nations of the United Kingdom: Duran Duran, Stereophonics, Snow Patrol and Paolo Nutini.

What sports were 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.

What was the new sport at London 2012?

The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today approved the inclusion of a mixed doubles tennis event as well as several changes to the track cycling programme of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

What happened to the British Olympic Village?

Since November 2013, residents have been moving into a brand new neighbourhood for London. The London 2012 Athletes’ Village – Home to 17,000 athletes in Games-time – has been transformed into East Village.

What is the 2012 Olympic stadium used for now?

What is the London Olympic Stadium used for now? The London Olympic Stadium is now home to West Ham United football team. The stadium also hosts events such as the UK athletics and various bands and artists throughout the year. The stadium has capacity for 60,000 football fans or 80,000 concertgoers.

Which sport celebrated its 100th year of participation in the Games at 2012 London Olympics?

The first event, the group stage in women’s football, began on 25 July at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, followed by the opening ceremony on 27 July 10,768 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees participated.

What new event was added to the 2012 Summer Olympics?

The IOC added freestyle skiing, women’s boxing, and mixed tennis doubles to the 2012 Olympic Games.

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