London Olympics 2012

No, we're not in them but we did have a coach trip to visit some of the locations the weekend before Easter.    Our visit was split between two days and we had a guided tour of the perimetre of the Olympic site (security precautions prevent direct access to the site at the moment), a visit to Royal Greenwich and a visit to the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich which will be the venue for the Shooting events. 

The main arena above has been made in part from recycled drainage pipes and can be altered to suit its new purpose after the Olympic Games.  Because the Olympic site was due to be built on industrial ground tonnes of toxic soil had to be removed, hence all public access will be at the level of the walkway with the purple buildings.  A surprising fact is that the site is bordered by the Victorian Sewage system devised by Joseph Bazalgette which forms a huge bank now called the Greenway from which we had our view of the site.

This wonderful tower is Anish Kapoor's ' Orbit', a sculpture specially designed for the Olympic location.  From our viewpoint we could see workmen hanging from the piped structure.  I think they were painting, a bit like the Forth Road Bridge.

'Visitors will be able to take a trip up the statuesque structure in a huge lift and will have the option of walking down the spiralling staircase.'  As the sculpture is higher than the Statue of Liberty the view should be tremendous.  If you follow the link for Anish Kapoor you will find further links and more information about this unique artwork.

Had we felt energetic we could all have had the experience of crossing the finishing line through this wonderful (drift)wood sculpture on the Greenway.  The organisers are keen to include the Arts in this special event and I was delighted to see an exhibition of mosaics by members of the BAMM

Above - work by Ann Bowles

Tom Green Flower Trail

Norma Vondee Singing Bird

Jan Waddington Flower Basket - Moody Blues

I liked the sculpture above but sadly didn't gather any information about it.
From this location we were taken to the Royal Arsenal by way of the Woolwich Ferry. 

This is one of the temporary buildings that will be home to the shooting events.

The trip across on the ferry was interesting!  I'm glad our coach had good brakes!

An unexpected bonus of visiting the Royal Arsenal was this sculpture at the end of an open plaza.

The sculptor is Peter Burke and it was very eerie walking among the figures.

Is it solid? Is it shadow?

I think I've exhausted Blogger and you so I'll end with this great slogan I saw in the bar at the Royal Arsenal.  The two heads at the bottom of the photo are playing Monopoly using a digital card machine as the bank.  Who would have thought?

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What does the London 2012 Olympics mean?

London 2012 Olympics – Meaning and Importance

As the world waits for the biggest sporting event on the earth to begin, the people of London are overjoyed.  Apart from allowing them to show the grandeur and rich heritage of London, the people of London jolly well know that the London 2012 Olympics is going to bring a lot of all around development for London.  The entrepreneurs and business class are bound to gain a lot as there is going to be a great demand for consumer goods and tourism in general.

With the arrival of London 2012 Olympics, the industry in general is going to receive a great boost.  Already the construction and building industry of London has generated huge employment opportunities much to the delight of the locals.  Thousands of locals have been hired to construct the huge main stadium and also the other sporting facilities that are going to host the various sporting events.  The locals have also been employed to construct the various recreational centers with the most modern facilities and malls.

With thousands of sports enthusiasts expected to visit London to witness the London Olympics, the hotel industry is highly excited.  The hotels have already started making preparations to greet the sports enthusiasts.  The sporting event is so huge that it would require a lot of planning and dedication on the part of all those involved in London Olympics preparations.  Definitely, the limelight is on London and London needs to make the most out of it.

Now let us see, what the Olympics means to a sports person? It is the dream of every sporting individual to participate and win an Olympic medal in the Olympics.  Sportsperson consider success at the Olympics as the highest pinnacle of success.  No number of trophies or shields can match an Olympic medal.  In Olympic Games, apart from winning the medal for themselves, the sportspersons represent their respective countries and their chests swell with pride when they win a medal for their country.  The Olympic medal is the highest sporting honor for a sportsperson.

Now let us see what London Olympics means to the world in general?  Apart from sports enthusiasts, there are also travel enthusiasts who love to travel to different parts of the world and explore the cultures of different countries.  London is a wonderful city with plenty of attractions.  The rich culture and heritage of London, the breathtaking museums and ancient architecture are a sight to behold.  Definitely, the tourists visiting London would love these attractions.  Above all, you can also do plenty of shopping and spend time in the huge malls.

The social media would also be playing a huge role in the London 2012 Olympic Games.  Millions of sports enthusiasts would be keenly following and discussing the events.  They would also be posting comments on the sporting performances of the various sportsmen.  Plenty of sports videos and sports photographs are expected to be circulated on all the social media sites.  All these would definitely bring in new users to these social sites.  In short, London Olympics is going to benefit every sector of the industry, tourism, the people of London and the city of London itself.

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London is the Best choice for 2012 Olympics

London – the right place for Olympic Games 2012

London has successfully hosted two Summer Olympic Games in1908 and 1948, and the city boasts of one of the most expensive stadiums in the world.  In London, Games are not looked upon as a source of entertainment but they are a part of people’s lifestyle.  It is not surprising that London has been chosen to host the 2012 London Olympic Games.  Here are 10 reasons that make London the right place to host 2012 Olympics.

1. London is the ideal host city for the 2012 Olympics.  The city has a rich sports culture.  With its love of sports and as a destination for many events before, we can say that London is not only preparing for the big event, but it is also a catalyst for the success of 2012 Olympics.

2. The Olympic Games would take place in a custom built Olympic Park of 500 acres, with a seating capacity of about 190,000 spectators.  Also, the Olympic Park has the most modern facilities and stadiums made in order to promote a healthy sports environment.

3. Protective measures are being taken to ensure that the games take place in a secure and safe environment.  They have hired many security agencies to offer players and spectators a safe sporting environment.

4. The Olympic Games Park has 6 different locations for basketball, Aquatic Centre, Football etc. The Olympic Park boasts of an interlinked network of walkways and footbridges designed so that visitors can easily access all the locations.

5. Transportation also gets due importance in order to ensure that all viewers can access game locations as quickly as possible, using public transport, by cycling or on foot.  New rail and bike paths have been added to the city’s transport network.  Even the elderly and disabled would be able to access the game venues easily using the newly designed public transport infrastructure.

6. The tickets for the 2012 London Olympics will allow free access to public transport facilities for London Olympics on the event days.  By promoting the use of public transport, London will not only offer a “green” way to access the Olympic venues, but it is also a practical solution for those who are not living in London.

7. Located very close to Olympics venue , the Olympic Village will provide accommodation to thousands of athletes and visitors.

8. During the Olympic Games in London, visitors will have easy access to hotel accommodation, with more than 100,000 rooms for selection.  Visitors can select from inexpensive options to luxurious accommodation.  Also accommodation for over 30,000 students would be made available at a low price.

9. The 2012 event is planned to be a green event.  It will aim to reduce carbon emissions, reduce waste with the use of recyclable materials and use water efficiently.

10. Another dimension of the Olympics event is that they are paying attention to broadcast the games live for citizens of many countries around the world.  To this end, the Main Press Center / International Broadcast Center would be built so that broadcasters like SPORTV, BBC, NBC can work in an efficient manner.

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Olympic stadium decision enters final lap

The future of the Olympic stadium beyond the 2012 Games will reach a critical juncture on Friday when the government body responsible for its legacy meets to consider the rival bids of Premiership football clubs West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur as the stadium’s anchor tenants.

The OPLC declined to comment but confirmed that papers setting out the recommendation of the executive team had been sent to the 14 board members on Wednesday.

West Ham and Tottenham both declined to comment.

OPLC insiders said there were several hurdles to go before a preferred bidder was chosen. Not the least of these is what is expected to be a full and robust discussion by the board members on Friday.

However, insiders have previously said the recommendation of the executives, led by Andrew Altman, the OPLC chief executive, would be difficult for board members to reject.

The OPLC board’s recommendation will then be passed on to two government ministers – Jeremy Hunt, culture secretary, and Eric Pickles, the local government minister – as well as Boris Johnson, the London mayor, who will collectively have the final say.

The OPLC will enter into negotiations with the preferred bidder before final contracts are signed.

The bidders have to meet five criteria, including the viability of their plans, flexible use of the stadium and commitments to a legacy solution for the stadium.

The key difference between the two bids was over the future of the Olympic running track. West Ham is committed to retain the track while Spurs is not, instead planning to demolish most of the stadium and build a new facility dedicated to football.

In the eyes of some involved in the Olympics project, notably Lord Coe, the London 2012 chairman, the retention of the running track was a key promise to the International Olympic Committee when London won the bid for the Games.

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2012 London Olympics

The 2012 London Olympics will be an exciting event for many people. It is because they love watching the 2012 Olympics and at the same time want their country to win. Even the participants who will go for the 2012 London Olympic will want to give their best so that they make their country proud. But they need to very patient as a lot of hard work is involved in 2012 London Olympics. The athletes are constantly working to get perfection in the respective games that they are representing there. As the 2012 Olympics are being held in London therefore proper management is being done there. Lots of participants and viewers will be coming to attend the 2012 London Olympic to get a glimpse of the most prestigious games of the world.

Though there were various contenders for the 2012 Olympics but London won the race and now 2012 London Olympics will be held soon. The preparations have been started long time back as there are many things which have to be seen. All the arrangements have to be made for the 2012 London Olympic. The facilities should be world class so that all the people are satisfied. It is necessary that the 2012 Olympics are conducted in the best way and so the authorities need the help from other countries. The government together with the other ministers is taking care of all the small things for the 2012 London Olympics. Thus the 2012 London Olympic will set a new trend for all the other countries and the athletes.

Before choosing a location for the 2012 Olympics there were several issues which had to be considered. The organising committee has tried its level best to maintain the things in order. The grounds are being prepared for the different games of the 2012 London Olympic like the basketball, weight lifting, swimming, etc. Everything is put in to shape in order to complete the things at the right time. Thus in the end it can be concluded that the 2012 London Olympics will be a event that will celebrate the hard work of the athletes and the countries both.

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