THE OLYMPIC Games are kicking off in Coventry today - two days before the London 2012 opening ceremony.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to watch the first two women’s football matches to be played in England as part of the biggest sporting event of year.
After months of preparations the wait will finally be over at 5pm today when World Champions Japan take on Canada at the Ricoh Arena, temporarily named the City of Coventry Stadium for the Olympics.
