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| 14 Feb 09 |
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The Train to London 2012 »
YouTube video A friend of mine went to the the Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing, there he tried to capture the excitement and the emotions.
Then he wanted to bridge the gap to the London 2012 Games. The Games in England as we all know are connected to so many important... |
| 22 Aug 08 |
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Beijing Olympics no pressure on 2012 Games, London Olympics organizers say » People's Daily Organizers of the 2012 London Olympics said on Friday the success of the Beijing Olympic Games did not put pressure on the British capital, but rather great inspiration and responsibility. Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organizing Committee... |
| 26 Aug 09 |
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First-class stamps launched for London 2012 Olympic Games » People's Daily &$ &$First-class stamps which champion the different Olympic and Paralympic sports at the London 2012 Games have been unveiled. Each stamp is designed by a leading artist. The first set of ten stamps go on sale on October 22. Artists are designing images... |
| 22 Apr 09 |
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China amasses war chest for London Olympics » Shanghai Daily CHINA'S Olympic committee banked a US$60 million windfall from last year's Beijing Games and has already raised another US$60 million to fund athletes' preparations for London 2012, officials said yesterday. China... |
| 16 Sep 08 |
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Follow that, London! » Countdown to Beijing Sebastian Coe says London is undaunted at having to follow Beijing when it hosts the next Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2012. “It’s a massive responsibility,” the chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games... |
| 25 Aug 08 |
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The Intimidation Factor » Biz Cult There’s no doubt about it now: London has a tough act to follow hosting the summer Games in 2012. Indeed, the mayor of London recently said, “I think I speak for millions of people in the UK, when I say we have been dazzled, we have impressed, ... |