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.
9. Lots of fun in the library
Another great scene from the 2012 mini Olympics event in South Shields library. Remember it? Photo: sg
10. Share your own golden memories
As we get ready for the potential return of the Olympics, why not share your own memories of these events by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg