Dates For Olympics 2012 That You Shouldn’t Miss
The Olympic torch started burning again and the whole world is waiting to see the grand ceremonies and exceptional performance of athletes worldwide. Sports enthusiasts all over the globe have marked the dates for Olympics 2012 in their calendars covering the period of July 27, 2012 to August 12, 2012. Just like in the ancient times, this period is sacred for the athletes who have worked hard to pursue excellence in their field and conquer challenges that may be faced in achieving their Olympic dreams. This event is not only for those who are involved in the field of sports or avid sports fans, a simple spectator can learn some life lessons by witnessing the triumphs and failures that are often seen in these games.
The torch lighting ceremony for Summer Olympic Games for 2012 started in Greece last May 10, 2012. This torch will be passed on from one athlete to another in a torch relay that starts in the Olympic origins of Greece and culminate in this year’s host country, the Great Britain. The iconic torch is currently making its way around Greece and will be flown to UK on May 18, 2012 for a 70-day relay across the English country. The residents or tourists within the vicinity of the relay route can mark these dates for Olympics 2012 in their calendar so they can catch a live glimpse of the torch and its bearer as it passes through their town.
The Summer Olympic Games for 2012 will feature 26 sports with over 300 events that showcase the athletic skills and talents in different sports discipline. Some of the most popular events belong in the fields of football, swimming, track and field, gymnastics, and figure skating. Since it would be impossible for anyone to witness all the Olympic events, tourists or the audience are advised to pick sports disciplines that they would enjoy watching and book tickets for such happenings. You can already plan your Olympic Tour schedule by taking a look at the events that are published in the 2012 Olympics sites and online news. Some of these events are held simultaneously so you may find yourself choosing between two events that you like best.
The football events are scheduled to start earlier than the other events, the football fans may want to book their tickets early on, and get them settled at least two days earlier than the official start of the events. There are also sports activities that already have medal events on the first day of Olympics. These early medal games include archery, judo, and fencing. Team sports on the other hand would have their elimination rounds during the first few days of the games. The excitement for these games builds up as the best teams from different countries move-up to the finals while the others are left in the sidelines. Fans and tourists who have limited time on their hands can make arrangements the only covers the dates that feature the sport discipline that they would like to witness. This will help them enjoy their stay without the frenzy of cramming everything in their schedule. They can also avoid the disappointment of settling for just any event that they can chance upon during their Olympic tour holiday.
Just like in any major event, the opening and closing ceremonies are usually the grandest. These are dates for Olympics 2012 that shouldn’t be missed by fans and spectators alike. The 2008 Beijing Olympics showcased some great stunts and special effects in their opening ceremonies. With the opening ceremonies getting better every Olympic Season, the expectations for this year’s opening ceremonies are definitely running high. These ceremonies are also laden with speculations and controversies, one of which is the buzz about an athlete that is set to show up in a “mankini” during the opening ceremonies. Sports fans are also excited about the line-up of athletes who are joining the parades.
Those who already have their tickets for the Summer Olympics 2012 should treat the closing ceremonies as a red letter date. As they say, save the best for last, and this holds true in any Olympic event. There is nothing better than the celebration of triumph and achievement of these worthy athletes as seen in the closing ceremonies of the past Olympics. The honor and recognition given during these ceremonies are not exclusive to those who excelled or won medals. Everyone who took part in the sporting events is given recognition for their participation. As in the opening ceremonies, closing ceremonies are also expected to be grand and symbolic.
