2008 Olympic Games

The Winter Olympics

There are three main venues that were constructed for 580 million dollars. This cost was about 23% higher than their original estimates. The Hillcrest /Nat Bailey Stadium with host curling and the Athlete’s villages in Vancouver and Whistler are still under construction as these will be the two main media centers for the winter Olympics. Some of the sports you will see at the Vancouver 2010 winter Olympics will include: Alpine skiing Bobsled Curling Figure skating Ice Hockey Freestyle skiing Luge Snow Boarding Speed Skating These are the main events that will be seen in Vancouver in 2010 and if you are interested in Olympic game tickets now is the time! It can be hard to believe that you have to begin researching and investing in Olympic Games tickets two years in advance but they go fast! If you love winter sports, check out the official Vancouver Olympic website and find out how you can obtain tickets for your favourite sporting events. The 2010 Olympic committee has decided not to include Women’s Ski Jumping as an event in the upcoming winter Olympic Games. They stated that the sport is not yet developed enough and did not meet the basic requirements to be included in the Olympic Games. Of course this has caused some controversy with the Women’s Ski Jumping teams of the world who feel their sport is developed enough to be included. This upcoming winter Olympics did consider some additional events for the games but where ultimately rejected; some of these events include: Biathlon Mixed Relay Mixed Doubles Curling Team Alpine Skiing Team bobsled and skeleton Team Luge Women’s Ski Jumping For the first time in Olympic history many of the venues are held by the sea and/or at sea level. Winter Olympics history has never experienced an indoor opening ceremony until this 2010 Olympics. Vancouver is out to set many new standards for the Winter Olympics as it is the warmest city that has ever held the Winter Olympics with an average temperature of 40.6 Fahrenheit. There are over 40 different venues created and updated to be fit to hold the status of the Olympics. The Olympic experience is one everyone should experience once in their lifetime. Enjoy the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and see first hand the raw talent and skill that has developed from around the world. The experience of visiting Vancouver alone is one that makes the trip that much more special.