20 12 London Olympic Games 20 12 London Olympic Games, that is, 20 12 Summer Olympic Games, the official name is the 30th Summer Olympic Games. On July 6, 2005, the International Olympic Committee announced at the117th IOC meeting held in Singapore that London, England, would host the Olympic Games, which was the third time that London had hosted the Summer Olympics. 20 12 opens on Friday, July 27th and closes on Sunday, August 12.

The 2065438+2002 London Olympic Games will host three Olympic Games.

So far, London has hosted the Summer Olympics the most times. It is also the first city in history to host the Olympic Games three times. The first time was 1908 London Olympic Games. The second time was 1948 London Olympic Games; The third time was the 20 12 London Olympic Games. As a brilliant metropolis in the world, London hosted the Olympic Games twice in 1908 and 1948. This time, they applied and quickly became a popular city to win. Paris, the "romantic city", has hosted two Olympic Games before, at 1900 and 1924 respectively, which was a long time ago. In recent years, Paris actively participated in the Olympic bid, but the previous two bids ended in failure. Among them, in July 2006, 5438+0 lost to Beijing and missed the right to host the 2008 Olympic Games. However, they quickly recovered from the shadow of failure and confidently announced their participation in the bid for the 20 12 Olympic Games. Among the five candidate cities in 2005, they are considered as the biggest hot cities.

20 12 bidding process for London Olympic Games

On the evening of July 6th, 2005, the host city of 20 12 Summer Olympic Games was announced. In the voting of all members of the International Olympic Committee, after Moscow, new york and Madrid were eliminated one after another, in the fourth round of voting, London beat Paris and became the host city of the 30th Olympic Games. In this way, London will take over the banner of the Olympic Movement after the Beijing Olympic Games.

20 12 London Olympic Games logo

The results of the first three rounds of voting were the same as expected. In the first round of voting, Moscow got the least votes and was eliminated first. Their representatives also had the opportunity to vote later. In the subsequent second round of voting, new york of the United States got the least votes and was doomed to be eliminated. In the third round of voting, no city still won in advance with more than half of the votes. Madrid, which is considered to be a "dark horse", won the least votes in this round and was also eliminated.

The suspense of holding city elections was left to the final round, when Paris "dueled" with the equally powerful London. In this round of voting, the two sides did not embarrass IOC President Rogge into a tie, but stood on the high and low sides. After a suffocating wait, a Chinese-Singaporean girl of 13 years old handed Rogge a letter with achievements. After thanking the people of Singapore, the countries that applied before and the five candidate cities, Rogge announced loudly to the world that he would hand over the right to host the 30th Olympic Games to London.

20 12 Voting Process for London Olympic Games

20 12 voting results of the host cities of the summer Olympic games

The first round: London 22 votes; Paris 2 1 ticket; Madrid 20 votes; New york 19 votes; Moscow 15 votes. (Moscow was eliminated, and no other city won more than half of the votes)

Second round: London 27 votes; Paris 2 1 ticket; Madrid 32 votes; New york 20 votes. (new york was eliminated, and no other cities won more than half of the votes)

Third round: London 39 votes; Paris 33 votes; Madrid 3 1 ticket. (Madrid was eliminated, and no other city won more than half of the votes)

The fourth round: 54 votes in London; 50 votes in Paris. (Paris is eliminated and London wins)

The Israeli representative of the International Olympic Committee claimed that London won the right to host the 20 12 Olympic Games because Greece represented Rambis in the third round of voting? Nero wrongly voted Madrid for Paris.

20 12 London Olympic Games Emblem Release

Characteristics of the emblem

The emblem of the 20 12 Olympic Games released by the London Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games has four colors. On June 4th, 2007, the emblem of the 30th Summer Olympic Games was released at 20 1 10: 30 London time. The new emblem has no traditional symbols or colors in London. Shortly after the emblem was announced, the British people accused it on the Internet. In addition, after the announcement of the propaganda film of the new emblem, some people had seizures because the color in the propaganda film changed too quickly. As soon as the emblem of London 20 12 Olympic and Paralympic Games was released, it immediately caused widespread controversy. Supporters warmly welcome this bold and amazing emblem design, while critics think that this emblem design is too messy and terrible. The emblem is based on the number "20 12" and contains the Olympic rings and the English word London. This design clearly conveys the voice of London-"London 20 12 Olympic Games will be the Olympic Games for all, and 20 12 will be the Olympic Games for all."

20 12 London Olympic Games logo

Badge color

The emblem has four colors, namely pink, orange, blue and green, which can be used according to the needs of different occasions. This design is the first time in the history of the centennial Olympic Games that the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games "* * *" enjoy the same emblem. The emblem is designed by olins, a world-famous design company. WolffOlins is a well-known brand consulting company, founded in 1965, which belongs to Hongmeng Group, the largest advertising group in the world. WolffOlins was selected to do this logo design, and no corresponding bidding was held, which cost 400,000 pounds.

Symbol of meaning

According to sebastian, president of the London Olympic organizing Committee? Coe said that the emblem symbolizes "vitality, modernity and flexibility, reflecting a brand-new and colorful world, in which people, especially young people, are no longer in a static state, but armed with new technologies and new media networks." Sebastian? Coe said at the press conference: "The 20 12 London Olympic Games will be the Olympic Games for everyone. The emblem shows that we will inspire everyone with the Olympic spirit, especially the young people all over the world. " Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee, believes that this is a "truly creative emblem, and the geometric figure captures the essence of the 20 12 London Olympic Games, that is, to encourage young people all over the world to participate in sports and reflect Olympic values".

20 12 London Olympic events

20 12 London Olympic indoor cycling venue 20 12 London Olympic Games * * * has 26 sports, with a total of 300 events. There are fewer sports and events in the competition than in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Events: swimming, synchronized swimming, diving, water polo, archery, track and field, badminton, handball, basketball, boxing, kayaking, slalom, still water, cycling, track race, road race, mountain race, BMX, equestrian, fencing, football, gymnastics, trampoline, competitive gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics.

Cancellation: On July 8, 2005, the IOC officially announced at the IOC Singapore Plenary Session that baseball (only men's baseball in the Olympic Games) and softball (only women's softball in the Olympic Games) would not be included in the 20 12 London Olympic Games and the 3 1 20 16 Summer Olympic Games, on the grounds that there were too few participating countries.

20 12 London Olympic tickets

BOCOG is expected to arrange about 7.7 million Olympic tickets and 6.5438+0.5 million Paralympic tickets. They will be sold from 20 1 1, and at least half of the tickets will cost less than 20 pounds. In order to reduce the traffic pressure, ticket holders can take all public transport in London free of charge on the day of the competition.

The IOC estimates that it can sell 82% of Olympic tickets and 63% of Paralympic tickets. At the same time, there will be some free live events, such as marathon, triathlon, road cycling and so on.

20 12 London Olympic Stadium Construction

Main stadium

20 12 London Olympic Stadium-"Olympic Stadium" 20 12 London Olympic Stadium is located in Stratford, East London.

20 12 London Olympic venues

Because of its wide shape and narrow bottom, it is also known as the "Olympic Stadium", which is expected to accommodate 80,000 people and is divided into two floors. There are 55,000 temporary seats on the upper floor, which will be demolished after the London Olympic Games in 2065,438+02 and the Paralympic Games in 2065,438+02, leaving only 25,000 fixed seats, making it a medium-sized community stadium with land on the north and water on the other three sides. In addition to the original roof, designers will also use parasols made of textiles with mosaics and Olympic-related images painted on them. After the 20 12 London Olympic Games and the 20 12 Paralympic Games, the sunshade will be removed and sold in bags.

Bike house

The London Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (ODA) announced that the indoor cycling stadium of the 20 12 Olympic Games will accommodate 6,000 spectators after its completion, and mainly hold indoor cycling events of the 20 12 Olympic Games.

20 12 London Olympic Games traffic

During the bidding for the inspection tour, the IOC believed that there were many traffic facilities in London that needed to be improved, including extending the underground East London Line and North London Line, building a new light rail in the dock area and introducing a new high-speed tram-Japanese bullet train.

London plans that athletes can arrive at the Olympic venues from the Olympic Village within 20 minutes. There are 10 different railway lines around the Olympic Park, which can carry 240,000 passengers per hour. Land transportation plan to reduce traffic flow during the games.

London has increased its routes because of the Olympic Games. Especially international flights from London to Portland and domestic flights to Southampton.

Brief introduction of London 20 12 Olympic Games

The capital of Britain, the political, economic, cultural and transportation center, the largest port in China and one of the largest cities in the world. Located in the southeast of England, on both sides of the lower reaches of the Thames, 88 kilometers away from the estuary, ships can reach directly. Greater London consists of the City of London (Ize Sidi) and 32 cities, with an area of 1 0,605 square kilometers and a population of 7 million (1987); There are 12 cities around London, which is equivalent to the urban area. It is called "inner london", with an area of 303 square kilometers and a population of 2145,000. It was built in 43 BC. London is a world-famous city, the capital of Britain and the center of finance, culture, art and education. She has a long history, many places of interest, world-class museums, art galleries and famous buildings, and is a world-famous tourist attraction, attracting a large number of tourists from home and abroad to visit here every year. She also has a colorful cultural and educational life, and many world-famous universities, colleges and other educational institutions attract scholars from all over the world to study here. London has a well-developed transportation system. Subway, train and ground bus are connected into a network, covering every corner of the city, and buses are available for medical treatment 24 hours a day. London can also taste local cuisines from all over the world. China City (Chinatown) is located in the city center, where many China restaurants and China shopping centers are located. It is the center of China people's activities.

20 12 Major Events of London Olympic Games

London is located in the southeast of England, across the banks of the lower Thames, with a population of 765,438+0.7 million, ranking first in the country. It is the capital of Britain, the center of national politics, economy, culture and transportation, and one of the financial centers in the world. London is known as the "British tourist center" because of its developed transportation and numerous historical sites. London stands among the world famous cities with its long history, colorful colors and magnificent charm. London has a long history of 2000 years and is the capital of all dynasties. The places of interest and modern buildings here are colorful and beautiful. London is a busy city, and many buildings are Victorian relics. The tallest building in the urban area is the post and telecommunications building, which is 189 meters high.

Thames is the lifeline of London, stretching for more than 300 kilometers, with beautiful scenery on both sides. Twenty-eight bridges with different architectural styles connect the banks of the Thames. Waterloo Bridge was named by the British to commemorate General Wellington's defeat of Napoleon. The most beautiful bridge is Tower Bridge in London. This tower bridge has a unique style and is magnificent. There are five-story towers on two huge piers. The bridge deck is open, so whenever a ship passes through the bridge deck, it can be hoisted separately. Connecting the top floor of the Twin Towers is a footbridge140m above the water surface. Standing at the top of the tower, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery nearby Many people still think that Britain is an Anglo-Saxon country, with whites accounting for the vast majority. That was not the case. Visitors to London for the first time may be surprised by so many blacks and orientals here. As the former capital of the British Empire, London not only received the legacy of the old colonies, but also received a large number of immigrants, resulting in various profound social problems. But on the other hand, it is also one of the conditions for becoming an international metropolis.

20 12 London Olympic dream back to London

Fourth session

1906, Rome, originally scheduled to host the 4th Olympic Games, applied to the International Olympic Committee, but the Italian government was unable to build the stadium due to financial difficulties, and announced that it would give up the right to host the Games. The International Olympic Committee had to cooperate with the British government for the time being to hold the Olympic Games in London. In just two years, the British government has shown amazing work efficiency. Under the condition of poor technical conditions at that time, they quickly built a "modern" sports ground with 68,000 seats and more than 70,000 spectators in a barren jungle area of West End of London, namely "Hundred Cities" sports ground. This huge stadium, costing more than 40,000 pounds, has a cinder track with a total length of 536.45 meters, which can be used for many indoor competitions. In addition to a football field in the center of the venue, there is also a swimming pool 100 m long and 15 m wide!

Sports include track and field, swimming, water polo, fencing, gymnastics, rowing, cycling, football, greco-Roman wrestling, tennis and shooting. Because the sports meeting is informal and not included in the Olympic Games, the medals won are generally not included in the number of Olympic medals won by the country or individuals. There are 2,034 athletes from 22 countries, including 36 female athletes, the total number of which exceeds the sum of the first three. The host sent the largest team of players, reaching 7 10. France followed closely, with 220 people; Sweden ranked third with 156 people. Iceland, New Zealand, Russia, Turkey and Finland participated for the first time.

20 12 London Olympic athletes' village

Fourteenth session

The 14th Olympic Games was held in London, England from July 29th to August 29th, 1948, which is the second city to host the Olympic Games twice after Paris. 1945 The war ended, and in June 2008+00, the British Olympic Committee applied to the International Olympic Committee to host the14th Olympic Games in London. At that time, the war had just been put out and all countries were busy with post-war work. London is the only city that has applied for hosting. Britain easily won the right to host the Olympic Games. The number of participating countries and regions reached 59, which is a record number. There are 4099 athletes, including 385 women and 37 14 men, which is also unprecedented. The top three countries with the largest number of players are: UK 3 13, USA 303 and France 285. Myanmar, British Guiana, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), South Korea and Jamaica participated for the first time. Germany and Japan were disqualified from participating in World War II. The events of this Olympic Games are basically the same as those of the last one, 17, 136. Only handball was cancelled, and women's canoeing was included for the first time.

China sent 33 male athletes to participate in basketball (10), football (18), track and field (3), swimming (1) and cycling (1), but failed to win the ranking. Among them, 16 team participated in the football match, and China lost to the Turkish team 0-4 in the first round, and was out early. The basketball team was 3 wins and 2 losses in the preliminaries and 2 wins 1 losses in the unsuccessful matches, ranking 18 among all 23 teams. Wu Chuanyu, a swimmer and an Indonesian overseas Chinese, lost in the100m freestyle. He Haohua, an overseas Chinese and cyclist from the Netherlands, dropped out of the race in the 1000 meter race. Generally speaking, this Olympic Games can be said to be very successful. This has played a positive role in promoting the development of the Olympic movement. Perhaps because of the end of the war, people are relaxed. The audience of this Olympic Games is very enthusiastic, and the ticket income exceeds 50,000 pounds. About 500,000 British people watched the game on TV.