Sky News Olympics Opening Day Coverage

The transcript is a speech welcoming participants and spectators to the London 2012 Olympic Games. It highlights the global nature of the event and extends a warm reception to all attendees. The speech also provides historical context by mentioning previous Olympic Games held in London and concludes with the announcement of the opening of the 2012 Games.

Who extended a warm welcome to the leaders of the nations participating in the 2012 Olympic Games?

• Prince Philip and the speaker

• The Mayor of London

• The President of the International Olympic Committee

• The Prime Minister

How many times has London hosted the Olympic Games before 2012?

• Once

• Four times

• Twice

• Three times

In which year did the speaker's great-grandfather open the Olympic Games in London?

• 1908

• 1948

• 1920

• 2012

Where will the 2012 London Olympic Games be declared open?

• Wembley Stadium

• White City

• Hyde Park

• Stratford in the East of London

Who is expected to declare the 2012 London Olympic Games open?

• The speaker

• The President of the International Olympic Committee

• The Mayor of London

• The Prime Minister