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The London Olympics are said to become the wettest summer Games ever after the country recorded the wettest June in history.

But there comes some good news ahead of the official opening ceremony.

Jackie Brock-Doyle is communications director of the London organizing committee, LOCOG.

"The weather is going to be nice and sunny for the next couple of days. We have had 1500 arrivals into the Village in the last 24 hours. We are expecting just over 2000 arrivals today. That should give us about 40% of the total we are expecting here during the Games."

As more people begin to arrive, concerns over security are also looming due to the inability of contractor G4S to fulfill its commitment. Last week the government had to deploy extra troops to fill the gap, but UK Sports Minister, Hugh Robertson says he feels better about the issue now.

"I actually feel even more confident than I did a couple of weeks ago. Having just come through the security system on the main gate, it was fantastic. Cheerful, competent, exactly what you want. And the troops on the gate are going to do us proud."

More pride is coming as former Olympic gold medalist and LOCOG Athlete Representative Jonathan Edwards explains.

"The inspiration goes from being distant and almost abstract in the form of a Chris Hoy or Bradley Wiggins to being a Kathryn at the local sports centre and the local club. So I think the whole volunteering legacy from this is really key. Having fantastic sports facilities is crucial, but actually it is about people."

Triple Olympic gold medal winner Bradley Wiggins made history over the weekend has he became the first British winner of the Tour de France.
 
But who will be remembered as the one to light the Olympic cauldron at Friday's opening ceremony remains unknown.

"I think the one man who I would pick is ruled out, as chairman of LOCOG, deserves it the most, is Seb (COE). I would probably leave it at that."

However, it is clear that the flame for lighting the cauldron has touched many in the country.

"In terms of young people, the Torch Relay, I think has captured their imagination. Ashlene was there in Ilfracombe with thousands of young kids and they were just completely captivated by the Olympic Torch."

According to the organizers, more than 95 percent of the UK population are within ten miles of the Olympic torch. Almost a million people have come out to see the torch since its arrival in the capital city on Friday.

For CRI, I'm Tu Yun reporting from London