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Plans for hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games continued to advance today as the capital marked the seven year anniversary.

More reaction to the International Olympic Committee's decision to award the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to London from Britain's political and sporting community

London has won the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games following a dramatic vote in Singapore, beating Paris by 54-50 in the fourth round of voting among IOC members

With the countdown to London 2012 truly off and running, the need for outstanding British coaches has never been greater. UK Sport today unveiled the identities of nine coaches singled out for development - the majority of whom will be hoping to be the driving force behind home medal success in seven years time

London relived the magic of winning the right to stage the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a special event in Trafalgar Square

UK Sport believes the Government's decision to create a one-stop approach to high performance sport is an important step on the journey to delivering medal-winning performances in 2012

Since December 2006, GB Canoeing, in partnership with UK Sport and the English Institute of Sport (EIS) has been focused on a nationwide search to unearth potential female talent with the necessary attributes to become a medallist for the GB sprint kayak team at London 2012

UK Sport and SportsAid, the sports charity, today unveiled a strategic partnership designed to offer enhanced support to emerging athletes across 35 sports in the build up to the London Olympics and Paralympics in 2012

Today's marking of 2012 days to go until London 2012 rams home the fact that one fifth of our total preparation time has gone.

Tuesday 23 January marks 2012 days to go to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Games