THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES

WHEN?  They are from July 27th to August 12th.WHERE?  In London and around the United KingdomWHO?   17, 000 athletes from 205 countries.WHAT?  There are 26 different sports.

The Olympic Logo

The Olympic Rings

They represent the five continents which cometogether for the Games: Africa, America, Asia, Australiaand Europe. 

They are linked to represent the athletes of the world who meet at the Games.

The Mascots of the  Games

WENLOCK comes form a town in England. In this town there were games - like the Olympic Games, many years ago. He`s got one eye. It`s a camera. He`s wearing five bracelets with the colours of the Olympic rings.

MANDEVILLE comes from a hospital. This hospital was the first for people with a disability . He`s wearing a crash helmet and a pink stopwatch. He`s a symbol for the Paraolympic Games

The Olympic Motto

The Olympic motto

‘Citius, Altius, Fortius’.

This is Latin for ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger’.

The Olympic Games Official Song

The Olympic Games The Paralympic Games

Our National  Athletes