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  • Olympic sports The London 2012 Olympic Games comprise 26 sports.
  • Paralympic sports The London 2012 Paralympic Games feature 20 sports.
  • Venues The venues hosting the action in 2012
  • Olympic Park Creating a green space for the Games and beyond.
  • Games heritage The UK has strong historical ties to both Games.
  • Ceremonies The Ceremonies will be highlights of London 2012
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Games heritage
The UK has a strong history in the Olympic and Paralympic Movements.

Olympic heritage

Olympic Games 1908 heritage

Paralympic heritage

Stoke Mandeville Games 1948

On the blog

Spirit of de Coubertin alive in Much Wenlock
12 July 2010
Getting my hands on a piece of 1948 Games history
8 December 2009
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