Nine cities submitting bids to host the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2012 Summer Paralympics were recognised by the International Olympic Committee. The Committee shortlisted five of them—London, Madrid,
A London Underground C Stock train decorated to promote London's Olympic bid.
117th IOC Session
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The 117th International Olympic Committee Session was held for the first time in Singapore from 2 to 9 July 2005. Two important decisions were made through voting during the session – namely the selec
Tight security was highly visible during the 117th IOC Session. A police officer stood watch on the fourth floor of the Raffles City complex where the session was taking place.
Banner of the 117th IOC Session outside the venue at Raffles City
Official car sponsored by Mercedes-Benz