2010 Winter Paralympics

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See also: 2010 Winter Olympics

The 2010 Winter Paralympics, officially known as the X Paralympic Winter Games, will be held in Whistler, British Columbia between March 12 to March 21, 2010. The Opening Ceremony will take place in BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Contents

0.1 The Paralympics in Canada and Whistler

1 Events
2 Venues

2.1 Whistler
2.2 Vancouver

3 See also
4 External links

The Paralympics in Canada and Whistler

2010 will be the second time Canada has hosted the Paralympics, including the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto.

Vancouver sees the 2010 games (Olympics and Paralympics) as a chance to build on its history as a world-class city that began in 1986 with the World's Fair.

Events

Five sporting events will take place during the games: Alpine Skiing (Paralympic), Biathlon (Paralympic), Cross Country Skiing (Paralympic), Wheelchair Curling, Sledge Hockey

Venues

Unlike the 2010 Winter Olympics, all sporting events during the paralympics will take place in Whistler.

Whistler

Whistler Olympic and Paralympic Village
Whistler Arena - Ice Sledge Hockey
Whistler Creekside - Alpine Skiing
Whistler Meadow Park Sports Centre - Wheelchair Curling
Whistler Nordic Venue - Biathlon, Cross Country Skiing
Whistler Celebration Site - Nightly medals presentations and Closing Ceremony

Vancouver

BC Place Stadium - Opening Ceremony

External links

[Official Website of the 2010 Winter Olympics] - English, French. Website Version English.
[Daily Vancouver 2010 Coverage]

International Paralympic Games		Summer Paralympics 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016
		Winter Paralympics 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014

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