London 2012 Olympic schedule released

The release of the Olympic competition schedule (PDF link) is always a high spot for me in the four-year Olympic cycle.
As BBC Sport's head of major events, I get very excited - as my colleagues will testify - at the prospect of looking for those events and moments that are likely to capture the audience's imagination during the Games.

THE release of the London 2012 schedule suddenly makes the Games feel a lot closer - and also highlights just how many events there will be to choose from on each day.

It can be a little overwhelming studying the schedule and trying to pick out what each day’s big events will be, so here is our guide to what we think will be the daily highlights.

The world has had its first look at the competition schedule for the London 2012 Olympics.

This is where the Games become "very real", London 2012 chairman Lord Coe said: "This is a really big moment, a huge moment."

The times, dates and prices to watch more than 600 separate sports sessions will be emailed to the 2.2 million people who have signed up for information. Tickets go on sale next month.