London 2012 - Tickets, Sports, Schedule, Venues. The London 2012 Games were centred around the Olympic Park in east London, which is the site of a number of new sports venues.
Up to 180,000 spectators a day entered the Park to enjoy the Games, making it the principal focus of Olympic activity. The main venues – the Olympic Stadium, Aquatics Centre, Velodrome and BMX Circuit, as well as the hockey, handball and basketball arenas – were easily accessible through a network of footbridges and walkways within the Park. The Olympic Village was within walking distance of all the venues in the Park, enhancing the experience for athletes and officials. Sports. London Summer Olympics 2012 - Intro. Olympic Games Medals, Results, Sports, Athletes.