2010 Winter Olympics Will Be In Vancouver, Canada

The anticipation for 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada can be felt around the world. From America to the Philippines, the world's most competitive winter sport athletes are going head to head representing their countries and their country people. There's no arguing that this is the event to watch. Who will you be rooting for? 

For snowboarding enthusiasts, Shaun White is the end-all be-all. Forget your average ski holiday or snowboarding excursion. Witness some real excitement watching White in the Olympic Games this year. Better known as "The Flying Tomato," White's dynamic performances are highly anticipated, this year in particular. Notorious for pushing the envelope in snowboarding, White is the defending champion of the sport and is expected to bring new and exciting tricks to the Vancouver Games. With his talent, style and take-charge demeanor in the halfpipe, White is a top contender and one of the most famous Olympians in the games.

One of the most anticipated athletes to compete in the 2010 Vancouver Games is undoubtedly boxer, Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines. If you're not a boxing fan, you could simply watch Pacquiao for what he signifies: A true hero for his people and his nation. While all Olympians are heroes to their country, for the Philippines, Pacquiao in particular, is adored by his nation, as the Philippines to date, have never produced a champion to display to the world. An impoverished nation, the Philippines has never been awarded a single gold metal. Pacquiao will fight the undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr. This year could be a first for the Philippines, which is why Pacquiao is a hero to his country-people and surely an Olympian to watch. 

No matter which sport you enjoy, which athlete or country you're rooting for, the 2010 Vancouver Games are choc full of excitement, talent and heroic possibility. From skaters to skiers, there's no shortage of talent, patriotism or even sports nationalism. Tune in this February to witness history in the making. 

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