CHINA_30th Olympic Games London 2012

First Day Entire Cover

On July 27, 2012 (London time),

as the Olympic cauldron was lit once again, the Games of the 2012 Olympiad grandly opened at the Olympic Stadium in the east of London, the United Kingdom. Over 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries and regions gathered to compete in 302 events of 26 sports, while the closing ceremony is scheduled to be held on August 12. As the motto "Inspire a Generation" suggests, the Games of the 2012 Olympiad in London aim to inspire young people through the participation and achievements of the athletes, and a new chapter will be written for the peace and friendship in the human history.

Designer: Shang Ying, Shen Jiahong 
Printer: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing House