When was the football tournament at the 2012 Summer Olympics?
When was the football tournament at the 2012 Summer Olympics?
The association football tournament at the 2012 Summer Olympics was held from 25 July to 11 August, and was the only sport to begin before the official opening day of the Olympic Games, two days before the opening ceremony.
What is the age limit to play in the 2012 Olympics?
In the case of the 2012 Summer Olympics, this restricts players born before 1 January 1989. There were no age restrictions in the women’s tournament.
What is the official motto for the 2012 Summer Olympics?
The official motto for the 2012 Summer Olympics is “Inspire a generation”. It was chosen to highlight the organiser’s commitment to inspire the world including younger generations to get involved in sporting events through its games’ legacy.
Where was the 2007 Olympic football final played?
It was also the only sport to be held at multiple venues outside London (the host city of the Olympics), with Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Coventry and Cardiff all hosting matches. The finals were played at Wembley Stadium.
How many venues were there in the 2012 Olympic Games?
It reached a climax with the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on 27 July 2012, starting a 60-day festival of sport and culture across the UK, as the Olympic and Paralympic spirit crossed the world once again. Park: The Olympic Park, which held nine venues, was 2.5sq km in size—equivalent to 357 football pitches.
Can Mexico win Olympic football gold at the 2012 London Olympics?
The men’s football tournament at the 2012 London Olympics is almost complete, with Mexico and Brazil to square off in the final—attempting to win Olympic gold and finish off what has been a fantastic campaign for both nations.
What was the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad?
The London 2012 Games included a four-year Cultural Olympiad. It reached a climax with the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on 27 July 2012, starting a 60-day festival of sport and culture across the UK, as the Olympic and Paralympic spirit crossed the world once again.
