Olympic Legacy

Beijing will be the first city in history to host both a summer and a winter edition of the Olympic Games. Beijing 2008 captivated the world and its legacies still live on today. The Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 will build on the legacies of the 2008 Games for sport development and venues, the territory, and the people.

Rio 2016 opened a nation’s eyes to new sports and the opportunities they can bring. The Games also created enduring legacies in urban development, environment and social development.

London 2012 was seen as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to accelerate the regeneration of East London and create lasting positive impacts for future generations. The results of this investment have been transformational, changing the face of the area and bringing new economic life and opportunities to the local community. Eight years after the Games, we take a deep dive into Here East, a vibrant innovation hub located at the site of the former International Broadcast Centre. Here East is a success story that illustrates the ongoing benefits – of employment, education and enterprise growth – of hosting London 2012.

The Olympic Games in Korea created strong legacies for sport development, skills development and urban infrastructure. PyeongChang 2018 also became a building block in the road for peace, with the host nation, Republic of Korea, marching side by side with their neighbours from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, under the Korean Unification Flag.

50 Years on, Grenoble 1968 legacies still live on. The Games led to significant urban infrastructure development, left a cultural impact on the city, and were the first Olympic Games to be broadcast in colour. The Olympic Games also triggered the growth of new sports in France, inspiring a new generation of athletes.