Isang taon mula ngayon, Pebrero 12, 2010, ang 2010 Winter Olympic Games buksan sa British Columbia.

Ang Vancouver Lalawigan published the following schedule of celebratory events happening today in Vancouver and Whistler, host mga lungsod para sa Winter Games:

Tagapagsipol Village Square, 8 a.m.: Unveiling ng ang Vancouver 2010 Olympic sulo and torchbearer uniforms.

Panginoon Strathcona Elementary School, Vancouver, 10 a.m.: Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson plays floor hockey with Olympic athletes, mascots and students.

Richmond Speed-Skating Oval, 5 p.m.: Premier Gordon Campbell and International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge invite athletes from around the world.

Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, 7:30 p.m.: Olympic countdown concert headlined by Sarah McLachlan.

And in case you haven’t been following the hype in Canada about the upcoming Olympics, ang Vancouver Sun has the background story:

The competition will begin at Whistler Olympic Park on Feb. 12, 2010, with ski jumping the only event scheduled for the first day. The opening ceremonies will officially mark the start of the Games later that evening at the 60,000-seat BC Place Stadium.

By the time the Olympic flame is extinguished on Feb. 28, tungkol sa 5,000 athletes from about 80 countries will have competed in 16 laro.

Para sa karagdagang mga detalye sa 2010 Olympics, bisitahin Vancouver2010.com.

Larawan © Carolyn B. Heller