FIRST - Event of the London 2012 Olympics - Cardiff, Wales.
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The Millenium Stadium Cardiff, hosted the first Olympic event of the London 2012 Olympics. The Stadium is home of the Wales Rugby team. Located in the heart of Cardiff, Capitol of Wales.
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Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/08/2012
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The Mens and Womens Olympic Football (Soccer) was held at six locations, throuought the UK mainland, including Scotland, England, and Wales.
The Millenium Stadium in Cardiff was chosen to host the very First Olympic event of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Official Olympic Stadium Web info: (
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"London 2012 chairman Lord Coe arrived in Cardiff to herald the start of the Olympics as the Welsh capital prepares to host the first event of the Games.
More than 40,000 fans are expected to watch the kick-off of the world's biggest sporting event as Great Britain take on New Zealand in women's football at the Millennium Stadium." Text Source: BBC News Web Site. (
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"2012. The first event, the group stage in women's football began on 25 July at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff" Text Source: (
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