Some pictures of the best of the opening ceremony Olympic Games London 2012

  

The Olympic Rings assemble above the Stadium

The giant rings create a spectacular sight as they join together above the Olympic Stadium.

Olympic Rings rise above the Olympic Stadium

Once formed, the Olympic Rings sparkle as they rise above the Age of Industry scene during the Opening Ceremony.

Towering chimneys represent the Industrial Revolution

England's Green and Pleasant Land is quickly transformed into a hub of industry activity, celebrating Britain's role as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. 

The Olympic Rings are displayed in the Olympic Stadium

Rings representing both the Olympics and the Industrial Revolution are lit and lifted during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July 2012.

The Stadium comes to life

Olympic Rings representing both the Olympic Games and the Industrial Revolution are lifted during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Mary Poppins performers float inside the Olympic Stadium

Performers in the role of  Britain’s best loved nanny, Mary Poppins float inside the stadium to banish away the villains from some of Britain's best loved children’s literature from earlier on in the performance during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Sir Steve Redgrave enters the stadium with the Olympic Flame

Torchbearer Sir Steve Redgrave stands with the Olympic Flame during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. The rower won gold medals at five successive Olympic Games from 1988 to 2000. Redgrave stands in front of Young Torchbearers, seven talented athletes nominated by former British Olympic legends.

The Olympic Flame roars from the fiery petals of the Cauldron

The Olympic Flame burns brightly in the stunning multi-petalled Cauldron as the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games draws to a dramatic close. The 8.5 metre cauldron was designed by Thomas Heatherwick, who opted for understated elegance and grace in his highly acclaimed and closely-guarded creation.

Fireworks are set off around the Olympic Stadium

Fireworks over the Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27 2012

If you want to see more pictures, these were taken from http://www.london2012.com/index.html.

Olympic Games London 2012

The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad, and also more generally known as London 2012, was a major international multi-sport event, celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games, as governed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), that took place in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. The first event, the group stages in women's football, began two days earlier, on 25 July. More than 10,000 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated.

Following a bid headed by former Olympic champion Sebastian Coe and then-Mayor of London Ken Livingstone, London was selected as the host city on 6 July 2005 during the 117th IOC Session in Singapore, defeating bids from Moscow, New York City, Madrid and Paris. London was the first city to officially host the modern Olympic Games three times, having previously done so in 1908 and in 1948.

Construction in preparation for the Games involved considerable redevelopment, particularly themed towards sustainability. The main focus was a new 200-hectare (490-acre) Olympic Park, constructed on a former industrial site at Stratford, East London. The Games also made use of venues which were already in place before the bid.

The Games received widespread acclaim for their organisation, with the volunteers, the British military, and public enthusiasm praised particularly highly. The opening ceremony, directed by Danny Boyle, also received near-universal acclaim. During the Games, Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, winning his 22nd medal. Great Britain achieved its highest tally of gold medals since 1908, finishing third in the medal table. Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Brunei entered female athletes for the first time, meaning every currently eligible country has sent a female competitor to at least one Olympic Games. With women's boxing included, the Games became the first at which every sport had female competitors.

What you me going to say in the oral presentation?

UNAL News

Journalist: Good afternoon TV viewer from Colombia and around the world who see us for our international signal. Today in the sports section we have all the details of the Olympic Games that is performed in London since last Friday.

Until now Colombia has won a silver medal and two bronze, hopefully Colombians representing us achieve more victories for our country. In this day there will be competitions in swimming, jumping, athletics and weightlifting. It will be a long day for the Olympic Games but here on the UNAL news as always we will keep you all the news of the day.

Our reporter is located in one of the places more important of these competencies. Today she will be reporting from the convention center ExCel London. Manuela good afternoon, what information we have today?

Reporter: Good afternoon Colombia. Today I am on EXCEL, London’s largest Exhibition and Convention Center.

This place is famous for hosting international events. It’s going to be the main attraction in this London Olympics 2012. During the game is all set to host a wide range of sport events.  The center will be divided in four halls for sporting activities like: boxing, judo, taekwondo, weightlifting, table tennis and wrestling. This is beautiful place. Undoubtedly one of most visited. 

Journalist: Manuela excuses me I have to interrupt you. Last minute! Gold to Colombia! Oscar Figueroa just won a gold medal for our country in weightlifting. This is great news for the Colombian sports. While our reporter arrives on the scene to talk to the winner of this medal, let's see the pictures (Pictures of the triumph). Manuela now is located with Oscar Figueroa, let's see what this tells us Colombian champion.

Reporter:

1). How do you feel about giving this triumph to our country?

2) Who is this triumph dedicated to?

3) How did you trained for this competition?

4) Tell something to Colombia you are in live and direct, everybody is listening to you?

Athlete: …

Journalist: Manuela thanks you very much. Well, that concludes our news this day, thank you very much to everyone for see us, and tomorrow we will bring you more details of the Olympic Games. Good afternoon.

By: Manuela Castro and Juliet Contreras