London Today

Village handover marks six months to go to London 2012. Four-time Olympic gold medallist Matthew Pinsent helps with the London 2012 Organising Committee's (LOCOG's) 'bedding in' process. With exactly six months to go until London 2012 Games, the Olympic Delivery Authority has handed over the Olympic and Paralympic Village site to LOCOG. Six months to go to London 2012. Olympic gold medallist Matthew Pinsent lends a hand as work to fit out the Olympic and Paralympic Village ahead of the Games begins. London 2012 Shop. The London 2012 Shop stocks a great range of products for every occasion, including many exciting toys and games. Items are available now from our online shop or at London 2012 stores. Masterpiece recreated on Olympic Park. Artist in residence Neville Gabie has created his own version of ‘Bathers at Asnieres’ featuring London 2012 construction workers. Last tickets remaining for Diving test event. The 18th FINA Visa Diving World Cup 2012, a London Prepares series event, takes place from 20–26 February. Buy your tickets now. The Olympic and Paralympic Village will be able to house up to 16,000 athletes and team officials during the Olympic Games, and 6,200 athletes and team officials plus 1,000 referees and umpires during the Paralympic Games. The overlay work to get the Village ready includes installing 64,000 bed sheets and 11,000 sofas, constructing the 24-hour main dining facility with 5,000 seats, and building the Olympic Village Plaza, the main social hub featuring essential shops and services.