The Olympic Games

London will host the Olympic Games this year. The 2012 Summer Olympics are planned to take place between 27 July 2012 and 12 August 2012. It was confirmed in February that Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh will officially open the games at the opening ceremony.

Bearers of the Olympic torch relay across the England are famous people like David Beckham and Princess Anne. the Olympic Torch

People in Croatia expect a lot from sisters Zaninovic in taekwondo. Croatia in London

Sports

The Olympic logo this year.

Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville are the official mascots for the 2012 Summer Olympic. Wenlock’s name is inspired by Munc Wenlock in Shropshire, England. Mandeville’s name comes from Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury.

Questions Where will the Olympic Games take place this year? When do the Games start? Name a few Olympic sports! Name at least one Croatian sportsperson in London! Who are Wenlock and Mandeville?

Thank you for your attention! Tin Novosel and Fran Blažeka, 7.A II. osnovna škola Čakovec, Croatia for the eTwinning project “London Olympics 2012” May 2012