Olympic Cauldron is lit for London 2012
The Olympic Cauldron is lit at an atmospheric opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games on 27 July 2012. Every two years, the world s finest athletes gather at the Olympic Games a spectacular celebration of sporting excellence that captures the attention of billions of people around the world. However, the Games are about much more than just sport. They bring the Olympic values to life and provide a global arena for a unique combination of sport, culture, education and ceremonies. At the Olympic Games in London 2012, about 10, 500 athletes from 204 countries compete in 26 different sports, comprising 302 medal events. Whether athletes win a medal or not, they can forever call themselves Olympians. The sporting competitions are undoubtedly the central focus of the Olympic Games and participating in the Games is the ultimate goal for most athletes.
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