London 2012 Olympics bosses have revealed this week

London 2012 Olympics bosses have revealed this week that the former Olympian from the 1948 Games will offer two free tickets with.

Wherever possible, the game ticket 64 years ago, competed in the Olympian will be matched.

Besides providing free tickets, team GB are planning a celebration lunch in the House, Olympic Village and Olympic torch relay to take part in special events including visits to host a series of .

Andy Hunt, Team GB Chef de Mission and BOA chief, said: “We all recognise the special opportunity presented by London 2012 to celebrate and embrace athletes from previous Games.

“I would like to thank LOCOG for their support and partnership, which has helped us to put in place an effective plan to distribute tickets to Team GB Olympians.

“These individuals have dedicated their lives to reaching the pinnacle of their sport in order to represent Team GB at the Olympics and it is absolutely right that they should be involved in this once in a generation opportunity to support Team GB on home soil.”

London Organisation (LOCOG) the last two Summer Games and Winter Olympian in Team GB for the London season of 2012 to purchase four tickets for the event will provide an opportunity.

John Peake, who represented Britain at hockey in 1948, said: “It is fantastic news that the British Olympic Association is giving us free tickets to the London 2012 Olympics.

“Having been a competitor over 60 years ago it will be truly wonderful to attend the Games as a spectator, with my wife, and support Team GB.

“It will also be extremely special to have the opportunity to meet with my fellow 1948 compatriots at the celebratory lunch, some of whom I haven’t seen since 1948.”