2012
Summer Olympics is set to begin this month at London. This
will be the XXX Olympiad and its motto will be to "inspire
a generation". Around 20,000 athletes from 200 nations
are expected to compete for the coveted medal in 300 events.
Billions of dollars have been spent to build new facilities
and to improve existing facilities. An Olympic stadium to
hold 80,000 spectators and 200 hectare Olympic park in East
London are notable developments. The Summer Olympics will
be followed by the Para-Olympics at the same venue.
In
this brain tickler section, we have captured few interesting
facts about this event. See whether you are up to speed
with the happenings.