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The Winter Olympics in Vancouver
The 2010 Winter Olympics are right around the corner, so I thought it would be a good time to reflect on what the games are really about. When I first heard that the games were going to be in Vancouver, it seemed like 2010 was really far away. Since then, the 2010 Games have catalyzed a lot of change in BC, but they?ve also created a lot of controversy. When I was a kid I remember growing up and being captivated by everything from curling and figure skating to the more exciting sports like hockey and?.hockey. Me and my family would sit around and catch as much of the action as we could, and you couldn?t help but feel a sense of ?connectedness? each time a Canadian athlete would claim victory. Back then it wasn?t about business or politics?it was all about sports and bringing people together.
I think winter sports are an important part of who we are as Canadians, because most of the country gets blanketed in snow every winter. Instead of basketball and running, our attention naturally goes towards more winter-oriented things like snowboarding and ice hockey. These things are essentially a part of Canadian identity and what make the Winter Games so special. Sports are the ultimate catalyst for breaking social and cultural barriers and I appreciate the role they play in our multicultural world. That?s why I?m so glad that we have an old tradition like the Winter Olympics right in our own backyard. Of course theirs a lot ofbusiness interests involvedandpolitics going on behind the scenesbut at the end of the day it?s the pursuit of excellence by each and every athlete that really matters?everything else is just noise.
These are some of the reasons that I think of the Olympics as a unique event and a tremendous source of inspiration. The fact that the 2010 Olympics are in Vancouver is even more exciting, because it gives everyone a chance to participate in the excitement first hand! So cheers to all the snowboarders, skiiers, ice hockey players, figure skaters, curlers and everyone else who is looking forward to February for the games to begin. Forget the noise, have fun and make sure you get the most out of the Olympic experience. Something like this only happens once in a lifetime, and will be a defining moment Vancouver?s history.
Watching the Games:If you guys wanna watch the olympic action and don?t have access to the live events (like me) then I think the best bet is to get an Olympic Pass from Cineplex. For $30 you get full access for all 17 days that the games are on, and you get to watch them on a big huge movie theater screen in HD. It?s a pretty fun way to enjoy the games and it?s a good environment, so check out the links for more info:
?Coming this February, Canadians will experience the Olympic Winter Games like never before ? on fifty foot screens, all in HD and in crystal clear 5.1 surround sound audio. From the spectacular Opening Ceremony to cheering on your local athlete to the excitement of the gold medal hockey game, imagine the thrill of watching every moment of Vancouver 2010 with family and friends at the CTV Olympic Games Broadcast at Cineplex!?
More info:http://www.cineplex.com/Promos/CTVOl?ndTickets.aspx
Olympic Schedule:http://www.ctvolympics.ca/2010-schedule/index.html
I think winter sports are an important part of who we are as Canadians, because most of the country gets blanketed in snow every winter. Instead of basketball and running, our attention naturally goes towards more winter-oriented things like snowboarding and ice hockey. These things are essentially a part of Canadian identity and what make the Winter Games so special. Sports are the ultimate catalyst for breaking social and cultural barriers and I appreciate the role they play in our multicultural world. That?s why I?m so glad that we have an old tradition like the Winter Olympics right in our own backyard. Of course theirs a lot ofbusiness interests involvedandpolitics going on behind the scenesbut at the end of the day it?s the pursuit of excellence by each and every athlete that really matters?everything else is just noise.
These are some of the reasons that I think of the Olympics as a unique event and a tremendous source of inspiration. The fact that the 2010 Olympics are in Vancouver is even more exciting, because it gives everyone a chance to participate in the excitement first hand! So cheers to all the snowboarders, skiiers, ice hockey players, figure skaters, curlers and everyone else who is looking forward to February for the games to begin. Forget the noise, have fun and make sure you get the most out of the Olympic experience. Something like this only happens once in a lifetime, and will be a defining moment Vancouver?s history.
Watching the Games:If you guys wanna watch the olympic action and don?t have access to the live events (like me) then I think the best bet is to get an Olympic Pass from Cineplex. For $30 you get full access for all 17 days that the games are on, and you get to watch them on a big huge movie theater screen in HD. It?s a pretty fun way to enjoy the games and it?s a good environment, so check out the links for more info:
?Coming this February, Canadians will experience the Olympic Winter Games like never before ? on fifty foot screens, all in HD and in crystal clear 5.1 surround sound audio. From the spectacular Opening Ceremony to cheering on your local athlete to the excitement of the gold medal hockey game, imagine the thrill of watching every moment of Vancouver 2010 with family and friends at the CTV Olympic Games Broadcast at Cineplex!?
More info:http://www.cineplex.com/Promos/CTVOl?ndTickets.aspx
Olympic Schedule:http://www.ctvolympics.ca/2010-schedule/index.html