London bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics of the village would appear to be somewhat crowded. London bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics London 2012 was the successful bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics, held in London with most events taking place in Stratford in the borough of Newham. The British Olympic Association had been working on the bid since 1997, and presented its report to government ministers in December 2000. Following three consecutive unsuccessful UK bids to host summer Olympic Games (Birmingham for 1992 and Manchester for 1996 and 2000), the decision was made to bid with London, given the clear indication that it was
Women's field hockey Qualifying Tournaments for the 2012 Summer Olympics Women's field hockey Qualifying Tournaments for the 2012 Summer Olympics The Women's field hockey Qualifying Tournament for the 2012 Summer Olympics are qualification tournaments to determine the final three spots for the 2012 Summer Olympics. The qualifying tournaments, which involve 18 teams divided into three groups, with three separate qualifying tournaments, are to be held in Belgium, India and Japan, at different times in 2012. Only the winners of each qualifying tournament earn a berth in the 2012 Summer Olympics. Below is the list of 18 teams who participate in these qualifying tournaments: Qualifying 1 was held from February 15