The Chinese people are very proud of hosting the Olympics.

In 2003, 9 different cities across the world submitted a bid to host the Olympics in 2012.

London last hosted the Olympics 64 years ago; how will the two Games compare?

In 1989 and 2009, the city hosted the British Special Olympics.

Beijing won its bid to host the 2008 Olympics on 13 July 2001.

"To me, Berlin means more than just a city that will host the Olympics," she said.

Britain has a guaranteed place in the group event, courtesy of hosting the Olympics.

Research has shown that trade is around 30 percent higher for countries that have hosted the Olympics.

In 2012, London became the first city to host the Olympics three times.

As of 2004, no South American country has ever hosted the Olympics.