The 2012 Olympic Games start July 27 and end on August 12, 2012 in London. Athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) are expected to participate, as details on the Opening Ceremony have been released.
NOCs (athletes) are all members of the
Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), which is also split among five continental associations:
You can follow the games and see results on the
official website of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Safety and security are a top priority information on what to expect is found on
Safety and Security at the Official 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games website.
With the sneak peak at the opening ceremonies it gives a glimpse of part of the $9 billion that was spent by the U.K. to hold the event.
Ticket holders will be getting what they paid for.