The Winter Olympics are one of my favourite events to watch on television. High flying action and intense thrills are the perfect recipe to bring strangers together and cheer on athletes from across the globe. And nothing has shown that more to me than the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
Before the games even got started, I got to see one of my late family members run the Olympic torch relay in early February of 2010. It is core memories like seeing them run down the street with a massive smile on their face while holding the Olympic torch that makes me thankful to have witnessed a special event in my lifetime.
From the adorable mascots (Quatchi is my GOAT), the patriotic atmosphere of downtown Vancouver, and Sidney Crosby’s golden goal, Vancouver 2010 had everything you would want in an Olympic Games and will always hold a special place in my heart.
And now, 16 years later, we have the 2026 FIFA World Cup playing matches in Vancouver this coming summer. I cannot wait to witness the city come alive again with the passionate spirit of competition that we last saw in the 2010 Winter Olympics, once again ready to show the world that Vancouver is a sports town.
