NEWS FROM VANCOUVER 2010 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES
Whistler Medals Plaza to Host World's Best Paralympians & World-Class Talent
The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) today unveiled the lineup of Canadian talent that will pay tribute to the medal-winning athletes of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games with nightly headline performances at Whistler Medals Plaza.
Paralympic Games Go Multimedia
Bonn, Germany - As the entire media team of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will soon be heading to Canada for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, all preparations are in their final stages. The Games do not begin for another 11 days, however various tools and channels are already in place to relay as much information as possible to Paralympic fans around the world.
Government of Canada Invests in Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), and the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Democratic Reform), yesterday announced that Sam Sullivan will be Canada's Paralympic Ambassador and also announced additional funding for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
Samsung Signs on as Official Sponsor of Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the Worldwide Olympic Partner for Wireless Communications Equipment, is pleased to announce the corporation has become an Official Sponsor of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games and a Worldwide Paralympic Partner of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). The sponsorship announcement was made today by Gyehyun Kwon, Vice President and Head of Worldwide Sports Marketing for Samsung Electronics, Sir Philip Craven, IPC President and Ward Chapin, VANOC Chief Information Officer.
Sustainability Stars Given to Paralympic Programmes
The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) has officially awarded Sustainability Stars to programmes "Real Deal" and the WorkSafeBC Paralympic Team.
Extensive Coverage of Vancouver Paralympics on ParalympicSport.TV
Bonn, Germany - ParalympicSport.TV, the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) Internet TV channel, will be offering the most comprehensive live coverage ever of the Paralympic Winter Games.
IPC Exhibition Coming to Whistler
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is proud to announce that it will have a special exhibition about the Paralympic Movement during the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
Athletes' Council Candidates Set For Vancouver Elections
A total of six athletes have been confirmed as candidates in the upcoming International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes’ Council (AC) Elections during the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
Final Phase of Preparations for Vancouver 2010 Underway
Final Project Review in Vancouver
VANOC Names Honorary Mayors for Athletes' Villages in 2010
Eight Canadians have been named volunteer honorary mayors to welcome athletes from around the world
Ottawa Celebrates 100 Days to Vancouver
The official 100-day marker to the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games is being celebrated
Canadians Invited to Apply as Torchbearers for Paralympic Torch Relay
Apply as torchbearer