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Amidst the nightmare that has followed the Olympic torch as it has toured the globe leading up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, organizers for the 2012 London games are considering having a British-only relay.
"No decision has been made," Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell said. "This is something that will be the […]
25 February 2008 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced an agreement with SKY Italia for the broadcast rights within Italy for the Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 Olympic Games.
SKY Italia, Italy’s leading digital satellite television network, acquired the rights across all broadcast platforms, including free-to-air television, subscription television, internet and mobile phone.
SKY Italia […]
6 December 2007 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that computer manufacturer Acer will join The Olympic Partner (TOP) Programme in 2009.
The agreement with the Olympic Movement, which begins on 1 January 2009, positions Acer as the official worldwide partner in the computing hardware category for the Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 […]
Nine cities have submitted Candidature Files for the 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2010 by the deadline of 26 October:
1. Athens, Greece
2. Bangkok, Thailand
3. Debrecen, Hungary
4. Guatemala City, Guatemala
5. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6. Moscow, Russian Federation
7. Poznan, Poland
8. Singapore, Singapore
9. Turin, Italy
A shortlist will be announced by 19 November 2007.
The Games will be for […]
12 October 2007 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced an agreement with Nine Network (Nine) and Foxtel for the broadcast rights within Australia for the Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 Olympic Games.
The IOC assessed the bids it received and selected Nine Network and Foxtel on their capacity to reach the broadest possible audience […]
Here it is the result of the poll with the question, What do you think of London 2012’s Logo?
47% of the votes say, “What were they thinking?!”
Tied at 13% are people who think that “it’s alright” and “it can use some more work”
12% says “I like it! It’s original!”
And finally 6% says “Dunno. Don’t care”
That’s […]
The number 5 formed by people wearing t shirts with the London 2012 logo in different colours on it, on the Olympic Park in London.
Today, 27 July 2007, is exactly five years to the day from the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. To mark this occasion, a number of events have been […]
Seems timely, eh? I reckon since we talked about “believing” in that London can host the Olympic Games — scoring the hosting duties no less — then perhaps people just need to be inspired about the Logo they’ve made to celebrate it. Er, right?
Poll Question: What do you think of London 2012’s new logo?
Keep your […]
It’s said to have lots of famous Brits in the video shown around London. It’s inspired by the Olympic Games. For London, the world and the Olympic Games.
“What have you done today to make you feel proud?”
I reckon that’s why we’re holding it there come 2012, yeah? Brilliant and inspiring piece, indeed.
Oh, btw, what is […]
Yes, I AM reminding you guys again that Light the Torch is running a poll with the question, “What do you think of London 2012’s new logo?“
What do you think of London 2012’s new logo?
I like it! It’s original!
I reckon it’s alright.
It can use some more work.
What were they thinking?!
Dunno. Don’t care.
View Results
Is there something […]
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Written by Jeanne Dupuis [email], and Sandy Mitchell [email] for b5media.
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