HM Government

HM Government

Government Olympic Communication Newsroom

News and media resources for journalists covering London 2012

Nations and Regions: East Midlands

East Midlands

London 2012 has touched every part of the UK by bringing new business, inspiring community and cultural projects, and improving local sporting opportunities.

Key Games-related facts and statistics for the East Midlands include:

  • 2 – number of Pre-Games Training Camps for Olympic and Paralympic athletes
  • 6 – number of days the Olympic Torch will be in the region
  • 220+ – local sporting, educational and community projects officially inspired by London 2012
  • 750+ – schools signed up to the new Olympic and Paralympic-style School Games, with more than 1,900 taking part in the Get Set programme to celebrate Olympic and Paralympic values
  • 380,000,000 – value (in £s) of the Olympic Park contracts won by East Midlands businesses