The IOC’s co-ordination commission has completed its first visit to Vancouver to check on preparations for the 2010 Winter and Paralympic Games.
The 11-strong IOC team said it was ‘encouraged’ to see plans move forward during its three-day stay, which saw a series of meetings and tours of various venues for the Games.
Said commission chairman, RenC) Fasel: "Our aim was to meet the people chosen to deliver the promise of Vancouver's winning bid, to get an outline brief of the plans and to visit the venues and sites for future building works. Thanks to three very constructive days, we are leaving secure in the knowledge that the foundations are being put in place in terms of the talent of the organisers and the support from authorities and stakeholders necessary for success in 2010.”
Added Vancouver 2010 CEO John Furlong: "The partnership between Vancouver 2010 and the IOC has assisted us with the transition from bid to organising committee. With the IOC's continued support and knowledge, we are ready for our next tasks - building the organisation and venues, raising revenue and working towards other key milestones."
Furlong added that VANOC - Vancouver Organising Committee - has been selected as the acronym for the committee.
The IOC’s co-ordination commission has completed its first full visit to Vancouver to check on preparations for the 2010 Winter and Paralympic Games.
