The Vancouver Olympics, officially known as the XXI Olympic Winter Games, was a major international multi-sport event held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from February 12 to 28, 2010. This was the third Olympic Games held in Canada and the first in the province of British Columbia.
The bid for the 2010 Winter Olympics was won by Vancouver on its third attempt in 2003.
The games were marked by a number of controversies, including protests and criticisms of government spending.
Despite these controversies, the Vancouver Olympics were widely regarded as a success, with record-breaking attendance and viewing figures.
The 2014 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXII Olympic Winter Games, held in Sochi, Russia.
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, held in Beijing, China.
A high-speed downhill skiing race that requires athletes to maneuver around tight turns and steep slopes.
A team sport played on ice, in which players use sticks to shoot a rubber puck into the opposing teamu2019s goal.
A sport in which individuals or pairs perform artistic and athletic dance moves on ice.
A game in which teams slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area, with the goal of placing them as close as possible to the center.
A sport in which competitors perform acrobatic maneuverers on a snowboard.
The Vancouver Olympics were held from February 12 to 28, 2010.
A total of 82 nations participated in the Vancouver Olympics.
Ice hockey, curling, and figure skating were among the most popular sports at the Vancouver Olympics.
Yes, the Vancouver Olympics were profitable, with an estimated net revenue of $266.9 million CAD.
Controversies included protests over government spending and the displacement of homeless people, as well as concerns about the environmental impact of the games.