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In Making it happen...

Funding the Games The Games are delivered by two key organisations.
Infrastructure A new utilities infrastructure for 2012 and beyond.
Latest progress Preparations for the London 2012 Games are on track.
Legacy after the Games The Olympic Park will be transformed after 2012.
Living near the Olympic Park Information for residents and local businesses

Planning consultations Giving members of the public a chance to be heard.
Sustainability Sustainability is embedded in all our planning.
Transport We want all spectators to leave their cars at home.

In Get Involved...

Business Network Welcome to the Business Network.
Cultural Olympiad CulturalOlympiad
Education Using the power of the Games to inspire children.
Inspire programme Inspiring thousands of people across the UK
Jobs A job at London 2012 is once-in-a-lifetime chance.

Live Sites Big screens and event spaces in urban centres
Open Weekend A yearly UK-wide celebration counting down to 2012
Upcoming events Find out what’s going on near you
Volunteering home Up to 70,000 volunteers will make the Games happen

In The Games...

Ceremonies A key feature of all Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Games heritage The UK has strong historical ties to both Games.
Mascots Meet the official London 2012 mascots.
Olympic Park Creating a green space for the Games and beyond.
Olympic sport competition schedule Olympic competition schedule

Olympic sports The London 2012 Olympic Games comprise 26 sports.
Paralympic sports The London 2012 Paralympic Games feature 20 sports.
Venues The venues hosting the action in 2012

In Visiting in 2012...

Accommodation London has accommodation to suit every taste.
Getting to the Games There will be a wide range of transport options
Safety and security Our aim is to ensure a safe and secure Games.
Tickets Sign up now for news on tickets

London 2012 Olympic Games

Thorpe comes out of retirement for 2012

Inspired by a visit to the Aquatics Centre, Australian Swimming star Ian Thorpe has announced his intention to compete at London 2012. He encouraged the public to sign up for ticket information now

London 2012 starts volunteer interviews

Over the next 14 months, it is estimated that more than 300 people a day will attend a Games Maker selection centre like the one at ExCeL London

Find out more in our blog

London 2012 shop

The London 2012 shop has a great range of clothing for all ages – including babies and toddlers

Start shopping online now. Or visit one of our stores at St Pancras International station, Paddington station or John Lewis Oxford Street

Athletes relax after competing in the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Long Jump competition

Otto Bock is second Paralympic-only sponsor

Otto Bock has been appointed the the official Prosthetic, Orthotic and Wheelchair Technical Services Provider for the London 2012 Paralympic Games

Jade Jones at the IPC Athletics World Championships

Roll on London 2012

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson was at the IPC Athletics World Championships last week – and says the sights of Paralympic athletes are now firmly set on London 2012

Olympic Games 27 July-12 Aug 2012

541 Days to go

Paralympic Games 29 Aug-9 Sept 2012

574 Days to go

News
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News

Ian Thorpe announces return for London 2012
02 February 2011

New ODA Chief Executive launches Olympic Park health and safety campaign
01 February 2011

Otto Bock named second London 2012 Paralympic-only sponsor
01 February 2011

Blog

Creating a buzz as we start the London 2012 Games Maker interviews
Jean Tomlin, LOCOG HR Director
31 January 2011

Now and then: Boxing
Uzma, Marketing Assistant
31 January 2011

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Webcams

Aquatics Centre interior

Take a look at our venues as they're built. Watch progress over time.

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Videos

Film Nation: Shorts awards ceremony 2010

Team GB athlete’s visit the Olympic Park

London 2012 launches volunteer interview programme

Official London 2012 shops: We now have shops in St Pancras International, Paddington station, John Lewis Oxford Street and online.

Water flows at Lee Valley White Water Centre canoe courses

Photos: View some of the latest photos from the Olympic Park and venues, plus London 2012 events.

The Games: Learn more about the venues and sports of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Mascots: Follow Wenlock and Mandeville on their journey around the UK as they try out different sports.