With close to 30 days to the 2012 London Olympics, preparations are in top gear. Teams are busy preparing themselves for one month of pulsating sporting activities. Likewise, fans are preparing themselves for endless entertainment. Nothing gets sports fans in a sporty mood than the sight of athletes engaged in end-to-end action. Gold medals, broken Olympic records and heartbreaks have all become common sights at the Olympics.
Such expectations could be the reason why people will be relentlessly perusing the Internet for the latest information about the games. This information involves breaking news, gold medal winners, injuries, ticketing formats and other sporty information. Already, Olympic.org has taken the main position as the official website for the quadrennial event. Still, there are other websites that will be feeding Olympics lovers with latest news about the 2012 London Olympics.
1. Independent London Olympic website
The Independent London Olympic website is an unofficial website that focuses on the Olympic games. Here, people can get more information on the available tickets to the various tourneys in the event. The site also comes embedded with the current news updates commencing from the organization of the event to its conclusion. It also takes a unique turn by availing information about BBC Sports blogs covering the 2012 London Olympics.
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2. Guardian.co.uk
This is an online edition of the Guardian newspaper, one of the United Kingdom’s leading newspapers. This online version contains interactive features that preview the various disciplines in the event. It also features a view of the Olympic stadium, which allows people to view the panorama inside. Olympics enthusiasts can also access event programs for each day and see the cycling routes. The website also incorporates interactive videos, presentations and audios as part of its coverage of the 2012 London Olympics.
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3. The Telegraph website
The website for The Telegraph, one of U.K’s largest broadsheets, has dedicated a whole section to this year’s London Olympics. Those who need to attend some of the events can inquire about the ticket prices beforehand. The website has listed the prices at the rear end of the timetable. The timetable is an exhibition of the schedule for the day. It is also platform for critically acclaimed sports writers to air their opinions on the various disciplines and competitors.
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4. BBC Sports
BBC Sports, which is a subsidiary of BBC, has plenty of features dedicated to the 2012 London Olympics. Its iPlayer application enables people to check out the video programmes of every day’s events. This application is usually available on its sub-site. Also, BBC Sports provides retrospective content detailing the previous editions of the games. What makes it a great site for following the Olympics is its timeline that enlightens fans on the events of each day. A Q&A guide is also present to assist people to buy the millions of tickets on sale.
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5. ESPN
The American-based sports website,ESPN, is another reliable website for following the 2012 London Olympic Games. It has a fans section that educates them on the past editions of the event. It also enlightens fans on the past victors in some of the categories. Above all, ESPN informs readers on the latest news about the games. This includes the various participants who have secured qualification. It also contains Olympic blogs, videos and the entire schedule of the event.
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6. NBC Olympics
For Americans, NBC Olympics is a suitable fit for following the games throughout its entirety. It offers some of the most reliable coverage of the games such as, video streaming, athlete biographies, interviews and the latest news. Also, the website treats fans to a recap of the day’s events.
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The clock keeps winding down; this is an indication of the fast-approaching London Olympics. The event gives people the chance to wind down with some sporty action. Other problems can take a backseat as athletes, wrestlers and swimmers among other grace people’s television screens. Those in need of additional information can visit these websites and others. All in all, these websites will be chief purveyors of information pertaining to this entertaining tourney.
