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Shweta Pandey
Frequently asked questions about London Olympics 2012 Tickets
How do I get the tickets for the London 2012 Olympics?
Oh, that is very simple. You just need to visit the website of London 2012 Olympics and need to place your request. You would be joining the good two million who have already placed their request. Good luck.
Would I get the tickets for London Olympics only when the actual ticket sales start?
Well, not really. The basic idea of asking you to place your request in the Olympic website is that you must receive all the information pertaining to purchase of tickets. You would also know how you would be receiving the tickets, whom to contact to receive the tickets and how the tickets would be reaching you. The main advantage of placing your request is that you do not have to re-enter all your details. So, do not worry and just relax.
What is the actual date for the London Olympics ticket sale?
The actual date for the ticket sale is March 15, 2011.
Would I be able to buy the London Olympics tickets on the same day itself?
Well, the answer is No. You would not be able to buy the ticket on the same opening day itself as it is not a case of first come and first served. But, you do not have to worry as the application process would be open for a good six weeks till the date of April 26. You can apply for your tickets any time during the six weeks. It really does not matter whether you are applying on the first day or the last day.
What would be the maximum number of tickets for London Olympics that I can Purchase?
Plenty of information regarding the maximum number tickets to be purchased will be made known to you before the opening date of March 15, 2011. Probably, the most important sessions which are also hugely popular may have some limits on the number of tickets you can buy. But, the actual information would be conveyed to you.
What is clearly known at this stage is that there would be more than eight million tickets available for the Olympic Games. So, you do not have to worry about the availability of tickets.
Furthermore, you would be happy to note that a good seventy five percent of the total tickets are allotted for the public through the application procedure. The rest which comprises twenty five percent of the remaining total tickets is reserved for sponsors, those individuals who would be providing funds to hold the Olympic Games and for all the sports enthusiasts throughout the world. The Olympic committee would look after the global ticket sales.
What would be the cost of tickets for London 2012 Olympics?
Well, it really depends upon the events you want to witness. The most popular sport sessions would definitely be more expensive. For instance, the cost of tickets for the one hundred meters race final is expected to cross seven hundred pounds. On the other hand, there are sporting sessions which begin at an affordable cost of twenty pounds.
You would be delighted to know that there are going to be good six hundred and forty nine sports sessions. The various disciplines of sports are also going to be thirty nine. Therefore, the prices of tickets are widely going to vary. It has been estimated that a good ninety percent of the tickets would be less than one hundred pounds. The organizers are trying their level best to place two thirds of the tickets below fifty pounds. The remaining twenty five percent would be placed at an affordable twenty pounds or less. So, do not worry as you will get to see a lot of sporting action.
There is a special discount. For more than a whopping two hundred sporting sessions, the children below the age of sixteen, just need to pay the money equivalent to their age. What more, even the elders above the age of sixty needs to pay only sixteen pounds for the same events.
Individuals can also expect a good discount on their tickets for events like triathlon, road cycling and the marathon.
How do you define a session?
A session actually includes many events. For example, if you chose to buy a ticket for seeing the swimming session, you would be able to see all the races and heats under that swimming session.
Am I allowed to pay through debit card or cash for the Olympic tickets?
Along with checks and cash, the organizers of the Olympics have decided to accept payments made only through Visa cards. It may be in the form of prepaid, credit or debit. This is mainly due to the huge support provided by Visa.
What if I do not have a Visa Card?
As mentioned above, you can also pay through checks and cash. But, once you reach the Olympic sports venue, you are allowed to pay only through cash or Visa card.
How much time would it take for the sports schedule to be announced?
It is expected to be announced around February 2011.
Would there be any free sports events?
Yes, sure. You do not have to buy tickets for events like road cycling and marathon as these are free to watch. Again, it depends upon the crowd as a very huge crowd may attract tickets.
Are there any good places outside London in case I am not able to go to London?
Oh, sure. There are plenty of places outside London where the Olympic events are scheduled to take place. You may visit these wonderful places. The tickets for these events will be available from March 15, 2011.
For more information regarding tickets, you may go through the London 2012 Olympics website.
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