The scene is coming under increased scrutiny in the British media and among locals, particularly on Twitter, and a formal investigation has been launched by the London Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (Locog).
A Locog spokesman told the BBC: "Where there are empty seats, we will look at who should have been sitting in the seats, and why they did not attend," adding that early indications are that empty seats are in accredited seating areas for press and media.
Officials have said that the venues are sold out, adding to the confusion.
Read more: Huffington Post
