Fans streamed into the Olympic Park on Tuesday, with the vast majority seemingly delighted to be part of the London 2012 Games - no matter what the cost.

The long-term benefits of staging the Olympics is endlessly debated every time a city wins the right to stage the Games.

But more often than not during the event itself, national pride, euphoria and an overall feel-good factor take over.

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Special coverage: 2012 London Olympic Games

Source: SNTV

Editor: Yao Yuzhi (Intern)

Voiceover: Chris Clark

Producer: Flora Yue