Today marks exactly 500 days to go until the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony on July 27, 2012
More than 10,000 athletes from 205 countries will gather together next year in a spirit of excellence, friendship and respect. Television audiences are expected to top five billion as one of the worlds most compelling events gets underway.
In the Olympic host city the official countdown clock was unveiled in Trafalgar Square which will kick off celebrations throughout London today.
In New Zealand, plans are well underway to launch an exciting Olympic campaign on April 28th and athlete selections kick off in November.
Around 200 New Zealand athletes making us proud at the 2012 Olympic Games and more than 100,000 Kiwis will be in London to cheer them on.
London is already well on track to be ready in time for the games with a number of venues including the Velodrome which was first Olympic Park venue to finish construction, on time and to budget. The Olympic Park big build is now nearly 80 per cent complete and the main venues remain on track to be completed a year before the Games. At the start of March work began on the BMX Circuit which marked the next stage in delivering world-class cycling facilities for the Games and beyond. Other venues completed include Weymouth/Portsmouth sailing venue, the rowing venue at Eton Durney and the purpose-built Lee Valley White Water Centre which will host Canoe Slalom already complete.
Ticketing
Our travel partners Harvey World Travel and United Travel will be opening their doors to sports fans shortly.
We'll update you soon with the confirmed start date and let you know just how you can lodge your request for Olympic tickets.
To look up the London Competition event schedule click here.
Olympic Packages On Sale Soon
Olympic packages will be on sale soon through travel partners United Travel and Harvey World . Packages will include confirmed event tickets and accommodation. You can also talk to your Harvey World Travel or United Travel agent about flight options for London.
Olympic Ticket Applications Open Soon
Travel partners Harvey World Travel and United Travel will be taking applications for Olympic event tickets soon.
Phase I applications will be open from late March April 30 and will be followed immediately by general applications.
Phase I ticket application requests will be confirmed in late May.
Travel Partner Contact Detail
Our official travel partners are Harvey World Travel and United Travel.
Contact Harvey World Travel
Contact United Travel
The New Zealand Olympic Committee official ticketing partner is Cartan Global.
Make Us Proud - NZ2012
Make us proud and register with www.NZ2012.com to be part of New Zealands campaign to London 2012.
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