See You in London

The successful staging of the 2008 Beijing Olympics will prove to be a tough act to follow even for first-world country, United Kingdom. Its chief city, London will host the 2012 Olympics.

In the closing ceremonies held last August 24, 2008, the Olympic flag was officially turned over to the Olympic officials of the 2012 host city. A London-Beijing double-decker bus, as well as pop singer and X-Factor winner Leona Lewis who sang in the closing ceremonies, also symbolized the turnover. Photos courtesy of the Beijing Olympics site.

Jacques Rogge, International Olympic Committee President hands the Olympic flag to London Mayor Boris Johnson





A London-Beijing double-decker bus









Pop singer Leona Lewis performing before an excited crowd at the National Stadium



The Olympic flame extinguished