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Map of the North East

2012 in the North East

Olympic sports:
Football

Venues:
St. James' Park, Newcastle

The North East will be in the spotlight during the Football tournament in 2012, but there is also lots more going on. 

The 2012 Games will be everyone's Games, with opportunities for everyone in the region to join in. It starts now - whether preparing your business for Games contracts, learning to play an instrument or taking up a new sport. Why not find out more?

If you want more information about the North East’s plans to benefit from the 2012 Games email northeast@london2012.com

  • The North East has 20 facilities in the London 2012 Pre-Games Training Camps Guide 
  • A funding investment package of £3.3m has been secured for the Tees Barrage, on the back of its inclusion in the Pre Games Training Camp Guide.
  • 22 London 2012 Handover flags were raised in the North East to celebrate the handover of the Games from Beijing to London.
  • A 'Major Events Bidding Strategy' has been developed and is being put into practice.

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