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  • London 2012: Investigation launched into empty seats at sold out events

    07/29/2012 9:07:12 PM PDT · by bruinbirdman · 43 replies
    The Telegraph ^ | 7/28/2012 | Jacquelin Magnay
    London 2012 organisers promised an investigation after thousands of empty seats were visible at some of the most popular Olympic venues. Rows of vacant spots were seen at swimming heats, volleyball, gymnastics and dressage events on the opening day of the Games - with “no shows” by Olympic officials, athletes and members of the media blamed. The London 2012 organising committee (Locog) said most of the empty seats were not those sold to members of the public, but had been reserved for members of the “Olympic family.” Sports fans complained in the wake of the great difficulty members of the...