Badminton and rhythmic gymnastics at London 2012 are set to be held at Wembley Arena after approval from the International Olympic Committee.
The move, made citing the "exceptional circumstances" of the recession, would mean a temporary £40m venue will not need to be built in Greenwich.
Badminton's governing body wanted to be near to the Olympic Park in Stratford.
But athletes are likely to be offered nearby accommodation and training facilities to cut travel times.
The move, made citing the "exceptional circumstances" of the recession, would mean a temporary £40m venue will not need to be built in Greenwich.
Badminton's governing body wanted to be near to the Olympic Park in Stratford.
But athletes are likely to be offered nearby accommodation and training facilities to cut travel times.
