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London Olympics tickets on sale today
By Ni Yinbin |
March 15, 2011, Tuesday
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Tickets for the London 2012 Olympics will go on sale starting today, said the London Organizing Committee of Olympic Games (LOCOG) .
Tickets for international visitors can be purchased through the national Olympic committee in each country or an authorized ticket reseller. A full list of ticketing outlets is available on the organizer's website, www.london2012.com.
More than 1 million tickets will be sold outside of the United Kingdom to sports fans around the world for the 26 events in the Olympic Park and iconic locations such as Greenwich Park, Wembley and Wimbledon.
There will also be events outside of London with many football matches at some well-known stadiums in Britain, sailing in Weymouth and Portland on the south coast, and mountain biking in Essex.
"One of London's greatest assets is its diversity. Athletes from over 200 nations will be competing and many of them will find a 'home' crowd already waiting for them," said LOCOG chairman Sebastian Coe.
"Supporters from around the world come to the Olympic Games following their athletes and teams and they too will find a warm welcome waiting for them.
London will be a magical place to be in the summer of 2012 and I guarantee the visit of a lifetime."
Full details of London 2012 sports and venues can be found on www.london2012.com.
Tickets for international visitors can be purchased through the national Olympic committee in each country or an authorized ticket reseller. A full list of ticketing outlets is available on the organizer's website, www.london2012.com.
More than 1 million tickets will be sold outside of the United Kingdom to sports fans around the world for the 26 events in the Olympic Park and iconic locations such as Greenwich Park, Wembley and Wimbledon.
There will also be events outside of London with many football matches at some well-known stadiums in Britain, sailing in Weymouth and Portland on the south coast, and mountain biking in Essex.
"One of London's greatest assets is its diversity. Athletes from over 200 nations will be competing and many of them will find a 'home' crowd already waiting for them," said LOCOG chairman Sebastian Coe.
"Supporters from around the world come to the Olympic Games following their athletes and teams and they too will find a warm welcome waiting for them.
London will be a magical place to be in the summer of 2012 and I guarantee the visit of a lifetime."
Full details of London 2012 sports and venues can be found on www.london2012.com.
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