Vancouver to Host twenty-first Winter Games in 2010

The first modern Winter Games were held in 1924, in France, as a way of celebrating sports and allowing the world’s top countries to compete with one another for athletic superiority. 1940 saw the fourth-ever games taking place in then Nazi Germany during World War 2. Since this politically-charged event, the Winter and Summer Games have become known not only for their celebration of sports, but also for the politically-charged backdrop which often follows them.

In 1988, the Winter Games came to Calgary, Alberta, marking the first and only time thus far that the event has been held in Canada. Now, just twenty years later, Calgary’s neighbor, Vancouver, is preparing itself, to be the second Canadian host in history.

With its mild winter, backdrop of natural beauty, love for hockey and its world-class Whistler mountain ski resort, Vancouver is sure to be a perfect setting for the games, which take place once every four years. The Vancouver games will be the 21st Winter Games and will take place in February of 2010. Vancouver narrowly outbid South Korea for the games, in a 56-53 second round bidding war victory. Venues for the various 2010 Winter sporting events will be spread out over Vancouver and Whistler, while speed skating, along with freestyle skiing and snowboarding, will take place in Richmond and North Vancouver, respectively.

Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Events:

Alpine Skiing
Curling
Luge
Ski Jumping
Biathlon
Figure Skating
Nordic Combined
Snowboarding
Bobsleigh
Freestyle Skiing
Short Track Speed Skating
Speed Skating
Cross-Country Skiing
Ice Hockey
Skeleton

Vancouver 2010 tickets available at:
ShowTime Tickets
604-688-5000
1-800-480-SHOW(7469)
www.showtimetickets.com