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2010 Winter Games

Check out the Czechs Checking in at YVR Airport

March 1, 2010

Czech athletes arrive at YVR to fly home. Having placed their Olympic sized bags in line for airline check-in, some team members limber up for the long flight home by finding space in the busy airport to play hacky sac. Drawing fascinated onlookers, BeeBop, the Vancouver Aquarium mascot, joins in the game and makes an [...]

YVR employee meets Pakistani Alpine Skier Muhammad Abbas

February 11, 2010

Barb, one of our many Airport Authority employees assisting passengers down on the floor, has been documenting Olympic arrivals with her camera - meeting athletes and travellers from around the world.  
Pakistani Alpine Skier, Muhammad Abbas, arrived at YVR yesterday.  What makes his arrival so special is that this is the first time Pakistan has been represented [...]

Welcoming the World: One Nation at a Time

February 10, 2010
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From roving reporter Meg Comiskey…
Somehow, they know when their teams are arriving. Local communities come to Vancouver International Airport to welcome their athletes and cheer on their upcoming performances at the Games. Armed with flags and signs and frequently in traditional costume, the greeters bring their athletes a little sense of home.
Members of the Korean [...]

Canada’s Women’s Hockey Doesn’t Disappoint Young Fans

February 8, 2010
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On Sunday, February 7, fans were on site to welcome the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team to YVR. Hayley Wickenheiser signed autographs for proud Canadian supporters.

Braydon Luscombe — Para Skiing

October 6, 2009

Growing Champion: Braydon Luscombe, Para Skiing, 16 years old. Hometown: Duncan, Vancouver Island/Coast
Vancouver Airport Authority is proud to announce our sponsorship of Braydon Luscombe, within the Growing Champions™ program where athletes directly benefit from funds to offset their training and competition costs.  As a sponsor, Vancouver Airport Authority will help Braydon get one step closer to his dreams [...]

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