Legacy of the 2012 London Olympic Games
Almost eight years since the 2012 Olympics, London City in The Great Britain continues to enjoy the significant legacies from the Games. The positive impact and benefits arising from the Olympics remain indelible even to this day.
Economic Impact
During this period, London experienced booming growth in trade and industry. Thousands were employed in the construction of the Olympics Park.
Two years after the London Olympics, Britain saw an overall increment of the number of tourists by about 3.5 million. This marked one of the highest tourist numbers in Britain. Also, British enterprises secured contracts worth about 60 million GBP in the 2016 Brazil Olympics.
Social Impact
The Games created unmatched interest and enthusiasm for sports especially among the residents of London. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is now home to West Ham United, an EPL team. Also, it’s a UK athletics venue.
The Olympics paved way for more elite sports competitions in the UK including the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth competition.
Since its reopening, the Olympic Park is among the most breathtaking tourist destinations in the City. It’s a great venue for high-profile concerts and events.
The Olympic Village is home to more than 5000 people. The remaining space was converted to a broadcasting digital center.
Conclusion
The London 2012 Olympic were not just any other sporting event. The sporting and economic legacies consequently developed remain ineffaceable. The Games brought forth a volunteering spirit, creating an initiative to support local events.