 In
2004,
the Olympic Games are returning to their ancient birthplace and
the city of their revival. Athletes from all nations will unite in Greece
to engage in noble competition. The Athens Olympic Games will combine history,
culture and peace with sports and Olympism. The people of Greece shall
host unique Games on a human scale, inspiring the world to celebrate Olympic
values.
The
2004
Olympic Games will be held from 13 to 29 August 2004. The competition
schedule includes 28 Olympic sports that will be held at 37
venues.
Security
is
a key issue for all host cities and the top priority for ATHENS 2004.
ATHENS
2004 is working in close partnership with the Hellenic Police, the Greek
Government and international security experts to host a safe and secure
Olympic Games.
ATHENS
2004 will employ the most advanced security technology.
A
specially trained security force of over 45.000 personnel will work around
the clock for the security of the Games.
Olympic
security is the responsibility of the Hellenic Police (Ministry of Public
Order) and specifically of the Olympic Games Security Division (OGSD)
a special police unit created for the 2004 Olympic Games that reports directly
to the Chief of Police and is staffed by Police, Coast Guard, Fire-Brigade
and Defense Forces personnel.
How
to purchase tickets
-
Residents
of Greece:
New
customers can create an account on ATHENS 2004 official ticketing
website: www.tickets.athens2004.com,
and start shopping for tickets immediately. Alternatively, tickets can
be purchased at any one of 140 Alpha Bank branches in Greece.
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Residents
of the EU and EEA:
New
customers can create an account on ATHENS 2004 official ticketing
website: www.tickets.athens2004.com,
and start shopping for tickets immediately. Alternatively, contact any
EU or EEA National Olympic Committee to enquire if a ticketing service
is available.
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Residents
of all other countries:
Please
contact your National Olympic Committee to enquire if a ticketing
service is available.
ATHENS
2004 and its officially appointed agents are the only authorised sources
of tickets to the 2004 Olympic Games. Holders of tickets obtained from
unauthorised sources may be refused entry to the competition venues. |
