What new events were added to the 2012 Olympics?
What new events were added to the 2012 Olympics?
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today approved the inclusion of a mixed doubles tennis event as well as several changes to the track cycling programme of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
What was the long term impact of the 2012 Olympics?
Lasting effects include the Olympic Park, which has permanently improved a formerly derelict area with the addition of green space. According to the BBC, the Olympic venues were built from approximately 1/4 recycled materials, setting a bold precedent for games to come.
Who won the 2012 Olympic Games?
Great Britain
Host nation Great Britain won 29 gold medals and 65 overall medals making it the most successful Olympics performance for that nation since the 1908 edition…
What are the positive impacts of the Olympic Park?
Positives: Many of the grounds in the Olympic Park have been kept as parkland and are open to the public for use. New green spaces and wildlife habitats were created, including ponds and woodlands. The stadiums were made of 25% recycled materials.
What are the new laws for the Olympics?
New, punitive and potentially invasive laws such as the London Olympic Games Act 2006 are in force. These legitimise the use of force, potentially by private security companies, to proscribe Occupy-style protests.
Who was the only person to sign the Articles of Confederation?
Roger Sherman (Connecticut) was the only person to sign all four great state papers of the United States: the Continental Association, the United States Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution.
How many articles are there in the Articles of Confederation?
Article summaries. The Articles of Confederation contain a preamble, thirteen articles, a conclusion, and a signatory section. The individual articles set the rules for current and future operations of the confederation’s central government.
How many troops will be at the Olympics?
More troops – around 13,500 – will be deployed than are currently at war in Afghanistan. The growing security force is being estimated at anything between 24,000 and 49,000 in total.
