Inside Canada Olympic House and Air Canada
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Meet the winners of the inaugural Olympic Health Award
Discover some of the venues, initiatives and organizations that have won the Olympic Wellness Award for their holistic approach to physical, mental and social well-being. Wellness is a key component of most meetings and events today, but those who empower and support meeting and event planners to integrate wellness elements into their programs are often overlooked. no longer. Olympia Conference, in partnership with #Fit4Events, launches the inaugural Olympia Wellness Awards to recognize and inspire innovation in attendee well-being and sustainable conference practices for humanity. “This year’s awards will be presented to a variety of spaces and places that we have seen and experienced first-hand,” said David T. Stevens, health architect and Olympia conference presenter. Helping planners make elevators more approachable and convenient.” The award aims to highlight several key concepts: Focus on organizations that are successfully integrating health into their activities, setting the benchmark for best practice• Encourage industry growth through innovative approaches to attendee care and engagement• Meet creative…
Looking back at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Wintrust Sports Center to host 2025 USA Judo Junior Olympics
Photo courtesy of USA Judo. Bedford Park, IL.— Yongxin Sports Center The 2025 USA Judo Junior Olympics National and International Championships will be held June 20-22, 2025 in Bedford Park, Illinois. The event will bring together America's top young judokas, ages 5 to 20, to compete in a series of intense competitions to compete for a national championship and showcase their skills in future Olympic competitions. Approximately 1,000 athletes will compete in multiple age groups, with an expected attendance of 2,500 spectators during the competition. Competitors will compete for top honors at the state-of-the-art Wintrust Sports Center located near Chicago's Midway Airport. “We are excited to welcome the U.S. Judo Junior Olympic Championships to Bedford Park and provide a world-class venue for these outstanding young athletes,” said Jennifer Quinlan, Assistant General Manager of Wintrust Sports Center. “This is the first time the event will be held in the Chicago area, and we look forward to providing an exceptional experience for…
Innovative catering to create a greener Paris Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympic Village restaurant, open 24 hours a day and seating up to 3,500 people, is a central gathering place for Olympic athletes. Sodexo Live! will employ 6,000 people to provide catering services for the Olympic Village and the 14 Paris 2024 Olympic and 8 Paralympic venues, 15% of whom will come from disadvantaged communities. (Photo courtesy of Sodexo Live!) The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have officially begun, and Sodexo Live! is ready to help bring the medals to the Games. Not only is the global hospitality company the sole food provider for the Olympic Village restaurants at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it is also responsible for ensuring that fans, organizing committee staff, and all athletes at the 14 Olympic and eight Paralympic venues are well fed and watered. Chef Charles Guilloy led the Sodexo Live! team in preparing 500 dishes for the athletes staying in the Olympic Village. This was Sodexo Live!’s fourth time…
Olympic themed team-building project a huge success
Listen to Audio Fresh air, independent challenges and aloha spirit make the competition full of fun With the world watching as international teams compete in Paris this summer, sports-themed team-building activities are receiving more attention than ever. I spoke with Darlynne Menkin, owner of Out of the Ordinary Group & Team Adventures in San Diego, about team building and how to conduct activities that require communication and strategy in a fun way. She explains the benefits of competitive events, “It’s great that people can get outside. A lot of people sit in offices staring at their computers. Wearing shorts and sneakers really relaxes people and takes them out of the office vibe. Once (participants) meet with us and relax and realize what’s going on, they’re not embarrassed and it’s for fun, that’s when the magic happens.” Nothing is ordinary Menkin and her company have been putting on the Team Olympics since 1996, and she made it clear that "extraordinary" is…
Going for Gold: Celebrating Cars from Around the World
As the Summer Olympics unfolds Inspired by the spirit of this global celebration, where athletes from around the world come together in vibrant Paris to compete with extraordinary talent, determination and international camaraderie, the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction celebrates another form of international excellence: the global fascination with collector cars. From the rolling hills of Tuscany and the bustling streets of Tokyo to the sun-soaked coastlines of California and the historic boulevards of Paris, these extraordinary vehicles fascinate enthusiasts and collectors alike. Enjoy this journey through time and geography to discover some of the most iconic and sought-after collectible cars to ever appear at a Barrett-Jackson auction, each a testament to the unique automotive heritage of its region. Representing the United States 2024 Palm Beach Auction – 2022 Ford GT Alan Mann HERITAGE EDITION – $1.29 millionPowered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. 27 of 30 built. Red exterior with Alan Mann graphics and…
9 top Summer Olympians take keynote speeches to new heights
As this year’s Olympic athletes compete for gold medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there are plenty of Olympians who can inspire spectators to pursue their own excellence. Top Olympians know what it means to strive for excellence—and some of them have turned their experiences into inspiring keynotes that motivate nearly any audience to reach new heights of their own. Some of the top Olympians now serve as keynote speakers sharing their lessons on perseverance, teamwork, and overcoming adversity, including: American Olympic gymnast Simone Biles Simone BilesAudiences may be interested in Biles, the most successful Olympic gymnast of all time, who again this year led the U.S. women's gymnastics team to a gold medal at the Summer Olympics. She spoke about a variety of topics, including overcoming adversity, setting goals, and achieving success. She was also outspoken about the importance of mental health, especially for athletes, and shared her own experiences dealing with anxiety and depression. Michael Phelps…
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