And while there may not be spectators in the various venues, it will once again be a spectacle to remember as long as there is no further delay to the festival.
In the meantime, here are 9 retro photos from South Tyneside and each of them have an Olympic connection.
Were you pictured meeting Olympic star Nick Gillingham or at a mini Olympics at South Shields library?
Were you there on the day the Olympic torch came to the borough? We have all this and more in this collection of Shields Gazette archive photos.
5. Super times at St Mary CofE School
Olympic gymnast Craig Heap was helping to promote sport when he visited St Mary C of E School in 2007. Photo: CL
6. Ready for a big day in Boldon
Here is a scene from Olympics Day at Boldon School in 2008. Remember it? Photo: IB
7. Medal time in 2013
An event called Ch-arted was held in South Tyneside in 2013 and it included this impressive Olympic-themed artwork at the Customs House, displayed by Emma Horsman. Who can tell us more? Photo: Stu Norton
8. Waiting for the torch
Crowds wait for the Olympic Torch to arrive at South Shields Town Hall in 2012. Were you there? Photo: Tim Richardson