Olympic News : Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

Francophone performers Malajube, DJ Champion, Cœur de pirate, and Team Canada DJs added to talent lineup for Whistler Victory Ceremonies at 2010 Winter Games

Whistler, BC - A dynamic lineup of francophone performers from across Canada will perform in tribute to medal-winning Olympians as part of the opening talent for Victory Ceremonies at Whistler Medals Plaza during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. >>>

Japan: Japan vow to match record medal haul

Vancouver (AFP) - Japan, which managed just one Winter Olympic medal in 2006, vowed on Monday to restore their pride with a record-matching performance at the Vancouver Games. >>>

Alpine Skiing: Osborne-Paradis eyes end to Canada gold jinx

Vancouver (AFP) - Downhill skier Manuel Osborne-Paradis celebrated his 26th birthday on Monday and hoped to celebrate in style at the weekend by lifting Canada's homeground Olympic Games gold medal curse. >>>

Figure skating: Russians 'ditch Aboriginal costumes'

Moscow (AFP) - A top Russian skating pair whose 'Aboriginal' ice dance routine hurt feelings in Australia have decided to ditch their costumes for the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, a newspaper reported on Monday. >>>

Figure Skating: Ice queen Witt renews Canada love affair

Vancouver (AFP) - Former German figure skating queen Katarina Witt rolled back the years on Sunday when she renewed her rivalry with Canada's Elizabeth Manley, 22 years after their Olympic Games clash at Calgary. >>>

Speed skating: US star Davis sings Japan's praises

Vancouver (AFP) - US speed skating star Shani Davis has a Japanese girlfriend, counts a Japanese rival as one of his friends and will carry a lucky mascot from the Asian nation on his skates at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. >>>

Speed skating: Hedrick buries American feud

Vancouver (AFP) - American speed skater Chad Hedrick said on Sunday his high-profile, bitter feud with teammate Shani Davis is history, insisting that fatherhood has changed his perceptions on sport and life. >>>

Ice hockey: Ovechkin powers Capitals to 14th win in a row

Washington (AFP) - National Hockey League scoring leader Alex Ovechkin netted three goals and assisted on the game winner in over-time on Sunday as Washington beat Pittsburgh 5-4 in a game with Winter Olympic implications. >>>

The Vancouver 2010 Experience

Vancouver, BC - Being a part of an Olympic Games is an exciting and inspirational moment for all. With five days to go before the Opening Ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, organizers want to ensure spectators, as well as athletes have all the information they need to fully enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience. >>>