Olympic Sports

Weightlifting

2012-05-15 10:19:46

The aim of Weightlifting is simple: to lift more weight than anyone else. The result is pure sporting theatre of the most dramatic kind, and a real spectator favourite.

Water Polo

2012-05-15 10:16:44

Water Polo developed during the 19th century as an aquatic version of rugby, played informally in rivers and lakes.

Volleyball

2012-05-15 10:13:24

A century later, Volleyball is anything but gentle - few sports on the Olympic program offer such fast and exhileration action.

Triathlon

2012-05-15 10:08:41

Hyde Park will welcome the world's best triathletes for one of the most exciting and high profile events at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Trampoline

2012-05-15 10:05:32

Prepare to be dazzled by the athletes in the Trampoline competition at the London 2012 Games, the newest of the three Gymnastics disciplines on the Olympic program.

Tennis

2012-05-14 18:23:53

Just three weeks after the end of the annual grand slam tournament, Wimbledon will once again welcome the best players in the world for the London 2012 Tennis competition.

Taekwondo

2012-05-14 18:18:59

Expect plenty of excitement at ExCeL when the Taekwondo competitors take to the court at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Table Tennis

2012-05-14 18:14:37

Power, subtlety and lightning-fast reflexes will all be on display at ExCeL during the Table Tennis competition.

Synchronised Swimming

2012-05-14 18:05:14

Synchronised Swimming is all about grace under pressure, as athletes use pinpoint precision and immense stamina to deliver beautiful routines in the pool.

Swimming

2012-05-14 17:56:40

Hugely popular around the world as a leisure activity and a competitive sport, Swimming has featured at every modern Olympic Games.

Fencing

2012-05-14 16:49:29

Although sword fighting dates back thousands of years, Fencing as we now understand it really came of age as a sport in the 19th century.

The Football competition kicks off the London 2012 Olympic Games. Spread across six major grounds around thje UK, it offers all the drama that fans of the game have come to expect from major international tournaments.