The document summarizes key details about the 2012 Summer Olympic Games held in London, England from July 27th to August 12th. Over 10,500 athletes from 204 countries competed in 26 sports and 39 disciplines across 34 venues. A workforce of over 200,000 people helped organize the Games, including 70,000 volunteers. Approximately 14 million meals were served during the Olympics. The Closing Ceremony on August 12th celebrated the athletes and passed the Olympic flag to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Games.
2. The London Olympic Games became a great event in the
history of England. The Games took place in London from
the 27th of July to the 12th of August in 2012.
6. About 10,500 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees
took part in the Games, with 302 medal events being held.
The whole world went to
London
7. A total workforce of around 200,000 people, including more than 6,000 staffs, 70,000
volunteers and 100,000 contractors, were involved in the Games.
“ It was so interesting in London! ”
8. During the Games, 20 million spectator journeys were made in London, including three
million on the busiest day of the Games.
9. Approximately 14 million meals were served at the Games,
including 45,000 per day in the Olympic Village.
There were only healthy meals for sportsmen in London!
10. Closing ceremony
The London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony started at 9pm on 12 August 2012 and celebrated the amazing sporting feats of the athletes who had taken part in the Games with the ultimate aftershow party.
At the end of the Ceremony, the Olympic Games were handed over to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games, and the Olympic Flame was extinguished, signaling the end of the London 2012 Olympic Games.