Tickets for London 2012 test events go on general sale tomorrow, 17th November, at 10:00am giving fans the opportunity to watch the Britain’s top athletes from Gymnastics, Track Cycling and Diving compete against the best in the world as they continue preparations for the London 2012 Games.International Gymnastics, a qualification event for the London 2012 Olympic Games, will be a competition priority for the British men’s team, in particular 2008 Beijing Olympic medalist Louis Smith as he has yet to qualify for the London Games.
With London 2012 on the horizon, Double Olympian Beth Tweddle may compete for the women’s team at the O2 Arena from the 10-18th January, in an event which is split into three disciplines Artistic, Trampoline and Rhythmic, with tickets from just £5-£20.
The UCI Track Cycling World Cup will bring the best track riders from around the world to London and will be the first opportunity for the likes of Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton to compete in the award winning Velodrome. Tickets to the event from 16-19 February range from £10-£40.
Ticket holders, paying from £5-£30, can watch Britain’s best Olympic Diving hopes, a team likely to include Tom Daley, compete against an international field under the innovative curved roof of the Aquatics Centre.
London 2012 Director of Sport Debbie Jevans said: “Throughout January and February we will deliver test events for three of the most popular Olympic sports.
“With tickets on sale to the public this is a fantastic opportunity to see international competition, in some cases Olympic qualification events, within the Olympic venues where we will host the 2012 Games. With some of the best British sporting talent planning to compete there I’m in no doubt these tickets will sell out fast.”
Robyn Rashford, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine
