LONDON (Reuters) - Organisers of the Olympics hit back on Sunday at cynics after weeks of negative headlines, saying criticisms over planning mistakes and cost were being outweighed by public excitement as the opening ceremony nears.
Britain's famously critical media, which has highlighted security and transport problems ahead of the July 27 to August 12 Games, also appeared to take a more positive stance as thousands turned out to cheer the Olympic torch relay through London.
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