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In The Games...
  • Ceremonies One of the main features of the Games are the cerem...
  • Games heritage The UK has a strong history in th Olympic and Paral...
  • Olympic Park The London 2012 Games are the catalyst for transfor...
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In Visiting in 2012...

    The people delivering the Games

    Seb Coe, Tessa Jowell, Boris Johnson and John Armitt
    The people delivering the Games
    The London 2012 Games are delivered by two key organisations - the London 2012 Organising Committee and the Olympic Delivery Authority.
    The staging of the Games and delivery of the long-term benefits are supported by the London 2012 stakeholders, funders and commercial partners.

    About LOCOG

    Cyclists

    The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is responsible for preparing and staging the Games.

    About the ODA

    Olympic Stadium

    The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is the public body responsible for developing and building the venues and infrastructure for the Games.

    Olympic Board

    Artist's impression of the Olympic Park after the Games

    The Olympic Board, made up of representatives of London 2012 stakeholders, provides oversight, strategic coordination and monitoring of the 2012 Games project.

    Mayor of London

    Mayor of London Boris Johnson

    The Mayor of London works with the Greater London Authority group to ensure Londoners benefit from the 2012 Games.

    Department for Culture, Media and Sport

    Tessa Jowell

    The DCMS leads for Government on the delivery of the 2012 Games.

    The Nations and Regions Group

    Seb with schoolchildren in the UK

    The Nations and Regions Group ensures that all parts of the UK benefit from the Games.

    International and UK partners

    Taxi with BT and London 2012 logo

    International and UK commercial partners provide essential sponsorship to fund the staging of the Games.