maple leaf. It’s one of Canada’s most widely recognized symbols and now it’s the face of the official 2010 Winter Games posters. But instead of the standard rustic red, this maple leaf is an anthology of nature and urban symbolism in wintery shades of blue and vibrant greens. The complementary posters, reflecting the signature look [...]
“Vancouver is ready for 2010”, said the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Coordination Commission for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games through its Chairman, René Fasel. For its ninth and final visit (25 – 26 August) to the next Olympic and Paralympic Host City, the Commission was joined by representatives of the Olympic Winter International Federations, [...]
About 40 years ago, as a young law student and competitive athlete at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Doug Mitchell learned many of the principles that would guide him through his life as a husband, father, lawyer and citizen. At UBC he discovered the true meaning of teamwork and the importance of perseverance. These [...]
Vancouver 2010 mascots Quatchi, Miga and Sumi haven’t been kicking their paws and fins up this summer. The three friends have been tirelessly trekking the globe, spreading the warm welcome of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Since their November 2007 introduction, they’ve made close to 700 appearances including fairs and festivals, in [...]
What’s your vision for the future of the Olympic Games? The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and three-time Olympic gold medallist, sprinter Usain Bolt, want to know and they’re asking to see your ideas in the form of a YouTube video. Attend the Olympic Congress 2009 In conjunction with the Olympic Congress — held October 3 [...]
Their undulating forms evoke British Columbia’s mountains, ocean and snow. Their faces are drawn from West Coast First Nations artwork depicting the orca and raven. Each is unique. And their substantial size gives them a significant presence. Meet the medals of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Today, VANOC and Vancouver 2010 Official [...]
Every Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee faces the challenge of providing an extraordinary Games experience including a doping-free sport environment. The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) is taking the unique approach of emphasizing both anti-doping education and detection/deterrence. VANOC has embraced the challenge with vision, passion and [...]
The Olympic Games unite the world. No matter what country we’re watching them from, we all comprehend both the joy and sadness that come with sport. It’s heard in the roaring cheers from the crowd, seen in the waving of a nation’s flag or felt with tears shed in the sting of defeat. Sport serves [...]
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Lausanne (AFP) – Olympic chief Jacques Rogge on Thursday warned doping “cheats” that he was ready to root them out at the Winter Games in Vancouver. The International Olympic Committee chief said everything was in place for a successful Winter Olympic Games next month and cautioned that he would not let doping problems spoil the [...]
