Wednesday, 15 October 2008

Tickets for Vancouver 2010 Winter Games go on sale


Tickets for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games have gone on sale in Host Country Canada and around the world.

The Olympic Games take place in Vancouver and Whistler from 12-28 February 2010.
Tickets are on sale for the 16 Olympic sports, including Figure Skating, Cross-Country Skiing and Snowboard. They are available through National Olympic Committees and official ticket agents in each country.
Find out more on the Vancouver 2010 website, which offers a special section with advice for international visitors.
John Furlong, VANOC Chief Executive Officer, said: 'Visiting Canada and attending the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games promises to be the experience of a lifetime that people will remember for generations.'Canadians can’t wait to welcome the world with glowing hearts and invite everyone to join us in what is sure to be a spectacular celebration of culture, winter sport and incredible athletic achievement.'
This is the first phase of ticket sales, running until 7 November.
The Paralympic Winter Games take place from 12 – 21 March 2010. Tickets go on sale in May 2009.