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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.
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
See also
External links
- Official Website of the 2010 Winter Olympics - English, French. Website Version English.
- Daily Vancouver 2010 Coverage
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