What were the volunteers called at the 2012 Olympics?
London 2012 volunteers are called ‘Games Makers’, as they are helping to make the Games happen. The Games Maker recruitment process began in September 2010, with the London 2012 Organising Committee receiving more than 240,000 applications.
Who was supposed to host the 2012 Olympics?
2012 Summer Olympics
| Emblem of the 2012 Summer Olympics; other colour variants are shown below | |
|---|---|
| Host city | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Nations | 204 (including IOA team) |
| Athletes | 10,768 (5,992 men, 4,776 women) |
| Events | 302 in 26 sports (39 disciplines) |
How many volunteers were there at the 2012 Olympics?
70,000 volunteers
Abstract: The hosting of the London 2012 Olympic Games was seen as an opportunity to harness the enthusiasm of the 70,000 volunteers involved and to provide a post-event volunteer legacy.
Where did the 2012 Summer Olympics take place?
The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) were an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, United Kingdom.
What is the abbreviation for London 2012 Olympics?
For the Winter Youth Olympics, see 2012 Winter Youth Olympics. For the video game, see London 2012 (video game). The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) were an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, United Kingdom.
Which country won the 2012 Olympics in equestrian?
Germany claimed the first Equestrian gold of the 2012 Olympic Games in the team eventing final, with Great Britain taking the silver and New Zealand winning the bronze. Michael Jung of Germany won gold in the Individual eventing, while Sara Algotsson Ostholt of Sweden won silver, and Sandra Auffarth of Germany won bronze.
What was the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad?
The London 2012 Games included a four-year Cultural Olympiad. It reached a climax with the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on 27 July 2012, starting a 60-day festival of sport and culture across the UK, as the Olympic and Paralympic spirit crossed the world once again.