IOC President Thomas Bach Has Arrived In The Republic Of Korea Ahead Of The Olympic Winter Games, PyeongChang 2018

President Bach said, “the world is looking at Korea” as he stepped off a newly built KTX high-speed railway train at Jinbu station in PyeongChang.

One hundred and two gold medals will be up for grabs over 17 days of winter sport between February 9 - 25th 2018.

The Gangneung Ice Arena

The Gangneung Ice Arena

PyeongChang 2018 will also continue the IOC’s commitment to bridge gender divides in sport. For the first time in PyeongChang, a mixed doubles event in curling will appear alongside the traditional men’s and women’s team events.

The Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre Seen From The Top Of The Jumping Ramp

The Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre Seen From The Top Of The Jumping Ramp

Alpine skiing, traditionally an individual sport, will also have its own mixed team event for the first time.

The Gangneung Ice Arena

The Gangneung Ice Arena

And finally, the speed skating programme in PyeongChang will be rounded off with men’s and women’s ‘mass start’ events.

A Cross-Country Skiing Track At The Alpensia Venue

A Cross-Country Skiing Track At The Alpensia Venue

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