The Opening Ceremony is Friday , but the first Games are played Wednesday . Soccer is the first event , with British , American and other women in action . Comment: Security issues have overshadowed preparations but authorities say safety will not be affected .
The Opening Ceremony is Friday , but the first Games are played Wednesday . Soccer is the first event , with British , American and other women in action . Forecasters say the weather should improve after a rain-soaked summer so far . Security issues have overshadowed preparations but authorities say safety will not be affected .