Tuvalu at the 2012 Summer Olympics Tuvalu at the 2012 Summer Olympics Tuvalu competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, which was held from 27 July to 12 August 2012. The country's participation at London marked its second appearance in the Summer Olympics since its debut at the 2008 Summer Olympics. The delegation consisted of three competitors: two short-distance runners, Tavevele Noa and Asenate Manoa, and one weightlifter, Tuau Lapua Lapua. All three qualified for the games through wildcard places because they did not meet the qualification standards. Lapua was the flag bearer for the opening ceremony while Manoa carried it at the closing ceremony.
Rotterdam bid for the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics Rotterdam bid for the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics Rotterdam 2018 was a bid by the city of Rotterdam and the Dutch Olympic Committee to host the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics. On February 29, 2012 it was announced that Rotterdam would bid for the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics Rotterdam failed to become a Candidate City for the games when the IOC selected the Candidate cities on February 13, 2013. Buenos Aires was ultimately elected as the host city of the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games on July 4, 2013. Amsterdam has made a total of six bids for the Summer Olympic