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While the anticipation surrounding London 2012 grows, attention turns to the amazing venues that are going to host all of the sporting activity for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. From renowned sports venues like Lord’s Cricket Ground, to the new, state-of-the-art Olympic Stadium, London 2012 is certain to make a lasting impression.The 2012 Olympics and Paralympics will make full use of many of London’s famous landmarks, providing a spectacular backdrop for this unforgettable event.The city of London is home to a number of the most well-known sports venues and sporting locations on the planet, and London 2012 is the ideal chance to see them at their best.The ExCel London is going to be used during the Olympic Games to host numerous sports, such as fencing, boxing, table tennis and weelchair basketball. Olympic Volleyball will be held at the 15,000-seat Earls Court, another famous London exhibition area.London’s renowned sporting institutions will of course be called into action for the London 2012 Olympic Games. The Archery will be hosted at Lords Cricket Ground, while Wimbledon is going to, obviously, be utilized for Tennis.Wembley Stadium, generally known as the home of football, will host the Olympic football events during London 2012. The primary difference between Olympic football and FIFA football, which is normally played at Wembley Stadium, is the fact that all players are amateurs.During The London 2012 Olympics, The O2 is going to be renamed North Greenwich Arena 1, will be used for the Gymnastics and Basketball finals. Next door, North Greenwich Arena 2 (a whole new, temporary venue), is going to feature Badminton, Rhythmic Gymnastics as well as Volleyball.New Olympic Park Opens for London 2012The brand new Olympic Park in Eastern London is the most important location for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. In this park, several fabulous, purpose-built venues are going to establish an enduring sporting legacy for London. The brand new venues consist of an aquatics centre, basketball arena, VeloPark, handball arena and hockey centre.Greenwich Park is set to turn into a spectacular location for the Modern Penthathlon, Olympic Equestrian and Paralympic Equestrian events.The historical Royal Artillery Barracks, which were founded back in 1776, will offer the perfect location for the Olympic Shooting events.The Road Cycling course will take in several of London’s best open spaces, such as Hampstead Heath and also Regent’s Park, where it is going to reach its exciting conclusion in front of 3,000 seated spectators.Elsewhere in Hyde Park a temporary structure is going to be constructed for spectators to observe the Olympic Triathlon and 10k Open Water Swim in the Serpentine.Well known as the home of the annual Trooping The Colour ceremony to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday, Horse Guards Parade will provide an unconventional location for The London 2012 Olympics! The 250-year-old courtyard is going to be filled up with sand and a temporary arena will be built to host the Olympic Beach Volleyball event.
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