Tickets still available for Gymnastics Olympic qualifier

Next week sees some of world’s best gymnasts come to London to compete at Visa International Gymnastics, the London 2012 Gymnastics test event, from 10-18 January.

Taking place at the North Greenwich Arena (also known as The O2) it is the last chance for gymnasts to qualify for the London 2012 Games and is vital for the British men’s team who have yet to qualify.

Tickets for Visa International Gymnastics are on sale now priced between £10-£20 for full price tickets and £5-£10 for young people and seniors. Tickets are available for men’s and women’s Artistic Gymnastics sessions and Trampoline.

The event is part of the London Prepares series, the official London 2012 sports testing programme which enables the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) to test key aspects of operations ahead of the Games.

David Luckes, Head of Sport Competition at LOCOG said: "Visa International Gymnastics will be one of the few chances to watch world-class sport in a London 2012 venue before the Games. As a high profile test event it will provide us with an important milestone in our planning for this summer. It is a crucial event for the British men’s team who have to perform if they want to clinch their place at London 2012, so the competition will undoubtedly be tense and exciting."

As a proud sponsor of London 2012, Visa (debit, credit, prepaid) is the only card accepted for online ticket sales for this London Prepares series event.

For more information, contact London 2012 Press Office on +44 (0)203 2012 100.

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