On July 2, 2003, Vancouver, Canada was named Host City of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games was incorporated on September 30, 2003.

Vancouver 2010’s mandate is to support and promote the development of sport in Canada by planning, organizing, financing and staging the XXI Olympic Winter Games and X Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. Its responsibilities include the sports venues, Olympic and Paralympic Villages (which will host athletes and officials), Media Villages, the Main Press Centre and the International Broadcasting Centre. The Vancouver 2010 Organizing Committee will also coordinate transport and medical services, arrange temporary Games structures, and plan and promote the Olympic and Paralympic cultural program.

Vancouver 2010 is governed by a Board of Directors representing all levels of government, the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee and local First Nations. Together, Vancouver 2010 organizers and partners are committed to hosting an inclusive and sustainable Games.

Volunteers will play a leading role in Vancouver 2010. People of all ages will join the Olympic and Paralympic Movement, helping to promote the Olympic and Paralympic spirit of solidarity and friendship between nations.