The stage almost set for 2012 London Olympics

MANILA, Philippines - With just a few months away, everyone is gearing up for the Summer Olympic Games which will take place in London, from 27 July to 12 August 2012.

During the 117th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Singapore, London edged out Paris in a two-way fight 54 votes to 50 to win the rights to stage the Olympics.

The deciding factor was a passionate and inspiring final presentation by Lord Coe, the London bid leader, which won the hearts of members of the IOC. London, which has hosted this sporting extravaganza previously in 1908 and 1948, will become the first city to officially host the modern Olympic Games three times.

The Olympics is as gigantic as a puddle is to an ant, and one of the main concerns in hosting a sporting event like this are the venues where the competitions will be held. The games will make use of many venues including Wembley Stadium, Wembley Arena, Wimbledon All England Club, Lord’s Cricket Ground, The O2 Arena, Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, and the Excel Centre.

Aside from the already existing facilities and arenas, the committee will also require entirely new infrastructure to be installed to meet the demands of the 2012 London Olympics.

Another aspect of infrastructure that will need improving is the city’s public transport. Upgrades to London’s light rail lines will be implemented to achieve the objective.

The most awaited sports spectacle of the year is six months away. Solar Entertainment Corporation, as the Official Broadcaster of the 30th Olympiad, will bring the action to the Philippines. Solar Sports will be airing the Olympic competitions 24/7, BTV will be airing the much awaited basketball games, and TALKtv will all be airing daily recaps of the events.