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What were the goals of VANOC the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games?
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VANOC's goal for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games was to create theaters for sport and top conditions for athletes. They also sought to make it an exciting place for spectators.
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