For almost every athlete the Olympic Games is the pinnacle of their sport. To have the chance to perform in an Olympic arena is an honour not many sports men or women will ever have, so the desire to reach such an event is limitless.

In 2012 the Olympic Games return to London for the first time since 1948 as this historic city gets ready to host the biggest sporting event on the planet. Volleyball and beach volleyball will be there, with both events taking place in two of the capital's most famous landmarks. This area of the site is designed to keep you up-to-date with all news relating to the Olympics as the countdown to the biggest Games yet continues.