Munich 2018 chief executive backs Vancouver to put on unforgettable Paralympics
By Duncan Mackay in VancouverBritish Sports Internet Writer of the Year
March 12 - Munich 2018 chief executive Willy Bogner (pictured) is predicting that Canadian hospitality and organisational ability will ensure that competitors at the Paralympic Games, which open her tonight, will enjoy an unforgettable experience and that the event will be a key learning experience for his team.Speaking ahead of today’s Opening Ceremony, where Munich 2018 ambassador Frank Höfle will be Germany’s flag bearer, Bogner reflected on the success of the recent Winter Olympic Games.
He said: "I am sure that the outstanding impressions from the Olympic Games will be reinforced at the Paralympics.
"The friendliness of the Canadian hosts and their enthusiasm for the sporting ability of all the athletes will provide competitors will unforgettable Games."
A Munich 2018 delegation is due to travel here to play an active role in the Observer Programme which will provide essential insights into the practical planning and delivery of the Winter Paralympics Games, which Munich is bidding for and face competition from Annecy and Pyeongchang.
Munich 2018 will also be represented at the Games by ambassadors Martin Braxenhaler and Gerd Gradwohl, who will be battling for gold in the downhill events, and by Verena Bentele who is aiming to add to her collection of medals in the cross-country skiing and biathlon.
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