In a ceremony marking just 6 months until the 2012 Olympic games commence, organisers have officially taken control of the accommodation for the athletes.

The Olympic Village features more than 2,800 flats designed to hold 16,000 participants in the international sporting event.

It has been revealed that an incredible 170,000 clothes hangers will be needed to meet the demands of the athletes and officials residing in the village.

This incredible amount of coat hangers is mentioned alongside a large list of furniture and accessories including 64,000 bed sheets, 11,000 sofas and 5,000 toilet brushes.

Talking to the BBC, John Nicholson from the ODA said “The idea is to try and ensure that we’re combining the requirements of the athletes during the Games with the requirements of the local community in the legacy after the Games”

The ‘Village Plaza’ will serve as the main social hub of the games.

This plaza will feature shops and services for the athletes including cafes, general stores, a bank, internet and wi-fi areas and more.

The Olympic village is planned to be turned into part-affordable after the conclusion of the games.

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