The long wait is almost over.

After 7 years of planning the London 2012 Olympics - the Opening Ceremony's just hours away.

It's estimated a billion people around the world will watch it on TV.

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But ahead of the show, dozens of fans have been left disappointed after not being allowed into the archery at Lord's Cricket Ground.

Around a hundred people had to be turned away after expecting to get in for free because it's described as 'an un-ticketed event'.

But Games organisers say it means that no spectators were ever going to be allowed in.