Among the heaviest medals in the history of Olympic Winter Games

Vancouver (pps/November 3, 2009) The medals to be awarded at the XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada (February 12-28, 2010), will be among the heaviest in the history. The Organising Committee VANOC disclosed... [more]

Only three bids for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games

Lausanne (pps/November 3, 2009) The International Olympic Committee, IOC, received no more than three bids to host the XXIII Olympic Winter Games. Annecy (France), Munich (Germany) and Pyeongchang (South Korea) were the only cities... [more]

“Whistler Sliding Centre“ on the territory of Canada’s Aboriginal people

Vancouver (pps/July 1, 2009) The three medal winners of the final event of the 2008-09 Luge World Cup series were presented with a paddle, created by an artist of the Squamish. The paddle was more than only a... [more]

Wilfried Huber might set up unique record with 7th participation

Berlin (pps/July 1, 2009) Italy’s Wilfried Huber might set up a unique record in the history of Olympic Winter Games. The luger from South Tyrol, Olympic doubles’ champion together with Kurt Brugger at the 1994 Games... [more]

Vancouver Canada’s third Olympic host city - No prospects of a gold medal for the hosts

Vancouver (pps/July 1, 2009) As the third Canadian metropolis - after the 1976 Olympic Summer Games in Montreal and the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary - Vancouver will be the venue of Olympic Games on... [more]