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London 2012 Olympics
As the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, the eyes of the world are turning to the UK.
The Games offer a unique chance to invite people everywhere to take a fresh look at modern Britain. A Britain that we think is open, connected, dynamic and creative.
As the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, the eyes of the world are turning to the UK.
The Games offer a unique chance to invite people everywhere to take a fresh look at modern Britain. A Britain that we think is open, connected, dynamic and creative.
London 2012 Olympic Games
Find out about events the UK Mission has planned in advance of London 2012.
Olympic Truce
The UK sponsored the record breaking United Nations Resolution on the Olympic Truce entitled “Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal”. Find out about our work
Paralympics in the UK
Presented by wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan, our short film looks at the birth of the Paralympic movement in the UK and preparations for the London 2012 Games.
See Britain
How do you see Britain? We're building up a picture of what the UK looks like through your eyes.
Going for green – Britain’s 2012 dream
Watch our documentary film telling the amazing story of the Olympic Park build for the London 2012 Games
Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Find out about applying for tickets to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Paralympic Games Quiz
Sunday 17 April marks exactly 500 days to go until the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Complete the quiz and learn more about the Paralympic Games.
Did you know? London Olympic ‘firsts’
In 2012, London will become the first city to have hosted the modern Olympic Games three times. Read about 20 Olympic firsts for the UK
Useful links
London 2012: latest news
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1948 Olympics and Cold War online exhibition
15 May 2012, 14:06 GMT
The Foreign Office Historians have launched their latest online exhibition, which looks at the 1948 Olympics held in London and examines how the Cold War was played out at the Games. -
Foreign Office Minister marks the lighting of the Olympic flame
10 May 2012, 09:02 GMT
Earlier this morning the Olympic Flame was lit by the rays of the sun in an hour long traditional ceremony at the Temple of Hera, in the Ancient Stadium in Olympia, where the first Ancient Olympic Games took place. -
Minister greets Brazilians at successful School Games
9 May 2012, 16:54 GMT
The School Games are in full swing at the Olympic Park, and this morning Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne welcomed young Brazilian athletes and the Brazilian Deputy Ambassador to the stadium.