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07 June 2012

London 2012 Olympic Games

The city of London is set to host the upcoming Olympic Games this year, with July 27th set as the opening ceremony date. The games will spread across a total of 17 days and see many different sports competitions get underway, with the top class athletes in the world competing for their country.

The city has been piling significant investment into world class infrastructure that is suitable to host all the different games and events that are due to take place. Some of the different sports that are set to be held include Boxing, Running, Swimming, Cycling, Jumping, Football and so many more. The Olympic Games really do have a treat in store for not just those who are lucky enough to go to London to see them, but everyone who is a sports fan or passionate citizen of a country taking part. As the Olympics’ is such a big event, it means that there is going to be a mass amount of tourism during the weeks it is taking place.

Tickets for the games have been available in short bursts, starting in 2011 when people were able to apply for tickets of the games of their choice. If you are looking to get tickets still, then avoid fraudulent websites and agents. The best place to get tickets is directly from the Olympic Games website, where you can apply for them. London will be bustling, and will open itself as a fantastic tourist destination for the weeks beginning the end of July for this very special occasion.