VANOC statement on British Columbia Court of Appeal decision regarding
women's ski jumping at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
Nov 13, 2009, 19:28 ET
In a decision released on
"We appreciate the court's time and careful consideration of these complex issues," said
"We remain supportive of these remarkable young women and of having women's ski jumping added to the roster of future Olympic Winter Games."
VANOC has taken numerous measures to support women's ski jumping including: inviting Canadian women to all open/international training sessions at Whistler Olympic Park/Whistler Paralympic Park during the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons (over 1,000 training jumps in total); hosting competitions such as the Canadian Championships and the North American Junior Championships) in
In 2010, three men's ski jumping events will be held at Whistler Olympic Park/Whistler Paralympic Park starting
Following today's court decision regarding women's ski jumping at the
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