2012 Summer Olympics 2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics, formally the Games of the XXX Olympiad and commonly known as London 2012, was an international multi-sport event that was held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, United Kingdom. The first event, the group stage in women's football, began on 25 July at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, followed by the opening ceremonies on 27 July. 10,768 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
Wrestling at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Qualification nation. For each place obtained by the host country in the qualification phase, one of these three reserved places will be allocated to the Tripartite Commission. Wrestling at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Qualification This article details the Wrestling at the 2012 Summer Olympics qualifying phase. The Wrestling competition at the 2012 Games will include 344 athletes. Each competing nation will be allowed to enter a maximum of 18 competitors (1 per event). 3 places were reserved for Great Britain as host nation, but Great Britain decided to use only one of them and a further 3 invitational places shall