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FOR MANY SOUTH KOREANS, 'PYEONGCHANG' HAS BECOME A HASHTAG FOR OLYMPIC APATHY
A government poll of 1,000 people in April found that only 35.6 per cent of South Koreans were interested in the Pyeongchang Olympics... READ MORE›
HIGH STAKES FOR IOC AT PYEONGCHANG WINTER OLYMPICS
But for a few brief wintery weeks this month, the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games will take centre stage... READ MORE›
FIRST TEST FOR JOINT KOREAN ICE HOCKEY TEAM
The joint North and South Korean ice hockey team is set to play its first match on Sunday, ahead of the Pyeongchang Olympics in South Korea... READ MORE›
BEIJING TO SHOWCASE NEW SHOW AT WINTER OLYMPICS
Zhang Yimou, who was also behind the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics, will again direct the eight-minute show ... READ MORE›
THE OLYMPICS WILL ONLY MAKE THE KOREA CRISIS WORSE
Among his many books are Nazi Games The Olympics of 1936 and Munich 1972 Tragedy, Terror, and Triumph at the Olympic Games... READ MORE›
50 MILES FROM NORTH KOREA, PYEONGCHANG OLYMPICS COULD EASE TENSIONS
The Olympics introduced this new South Korea to the world and now, 30 years later, the Olympics are returning... READ MORE›
NORTH KOREA ACCEPTS SOUTH KOREA TALKS OFFER BY FAX
North Koreans in Pyongyang typically mark Mother's Day with flowers and chocolates... READ MORE›
NORTH, SOUTH KOREA AGREE TO HOLD TALKS TUESDAY, SEOUL SAYS
The announcement came hours after the United States said it has agreed to delay joint military exercises with South Korea until after the Winter Olympics... READ MORE›
2018 WINTER OLYMPICS: SOUTH KOREA CRACKS DOWN ON PRICE-GOUGING HOTELS
SEOUL -- As the 2018 Winter Olympics approach, the South Korean government is cracking down on price-gouging hotels facing heavy criticism here for ripping off customers... READ MORE›
WILL NORTH KOREA'S KIM JONG UN DISRUPT THE 2018 WINTER OLYMPICS?
The 2018 Olympics could be a turning point in relations between North and South Korea... READ MORE›
CANADIAN PLAYERS IN RUSSIA ARE LOOKING TO FORM NUCLEUS OF TEAM CANADA
Nineteen of 25 players on the roster play in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League, widely seen as the second-best league after the NHL... READ MORE›
BIRD FLU SCARE IN SOUTH KOREA LATEST CONCERN
The concern about avian influenza is only the latest problem to hit the Winter Olympics, which are being held in South Korea for the first time... READ MORE›
SOUTH KOREA INTEREST DOWN AMID NORTH KOREA QUESTIONS
Winter Olympics South Korea interest down amid North Korea questions... READ MORE›
Trending News Headlines : Olympics
IF YOU ONLY WATCH ONE OLYMPIC INTERVIEW, IT NEEDS TO BE THIS
The Irish rowers, who won silver in the men's lightweight double sculls, told RTE that they were enjoying their new-found fame... READ MORE›
POSTPONE OR MOVE OLYMPICS, DOCTORS URGE
Igel said he and the others who signed onto the letter will continue ringing the bell about public health fears of the Games remaining in Brazil... READ MORE›
PARIS OFFICIALLY NAMED HOST CITY FOR THE 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES
The IOC selects Paris as host city of the 2024 Olympic Games!... READ MORE›
ITALY BID FOR 2024 OLYMPICS GREETED WITH DERISION
Critics pointed to the example of Greece, where the 2004 Olympics left crippling debts which contributed to the country's economic meltdown... READ MORE›
BRAZIL OFFICIALS EVICT FAMILIES FROM HOMES AHEAD OF 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES
Housing advocacy groups say local governments in Brazil are using the coming Olympics to justify forced evictions and segregation in Rio de Janeiro... READ MORE›
WHAT THE OLYMPICS MEANS FOR THE PEOPLE OF RIO
Guimaraes is better qualified than most Brazilians to make such comparisons, having been involved in every Olympics since 1980... READ MORE›
BEIJINGS PATH TO HOSTING 2022 OLYMPICS
31 2015 2 23 Environmentalists and residents voiced support and concern after the International Olympic Committee announced Beijing will host the 2022 Winter Olympics... READ MORE›
THE OLYMPIC SISTERHOOD IS THE PERFECT REMEDY TO THE SHITSHOW OF SEXISM AROUND RIO
The Olympic Sisterhood Is the Perfect Remedy to the Shitshow of Sexism Around Rio 2016... READ MORE›
FINANCIAL CALAMITY DECLARED IN RIO WEEKS BEFORE OLYMPICS, BUT GAMES WILL GO ON
On Friday morning, Rio state Finance Minister Julio Bueno said that if the state were a company, it would enter into judicial recovery... READ MORE›
THE OLYMPICS ARE A TEST THAT BRAZIL HAS YET TO PASS
Problems with security, facilities and transportation have challenged the Rio Games... READ MORE›
'AT THE END OF THE STREET, YOU SEE TOTAL MISERY'
Costa's problem inflation, a major consequence of the country's crippling recession and one many locals feel the Olympics has exacerbated... READ MORE›
OFFICIALS WARN THAT U.S. TRAVELERS TO RIO OLYMPICS FACE HACK RISK
Major sponsor corporations use the Olympics as a platform to invite guests and to discuss business collaboration,'' Mey said... READ MORE›
MORE THAN 1000 RUSSIAN ATHLETES BENEFITED FROM STATE-SPONSORED DOPING
London Olympics 'corrupted' More than 30 sports were involved, the report says, in concealing positive doping samples... READ MORE›
WILL RIO GAMES REALLY BE A CATASTROPHE?
1 in the world of golf, says he will not compete in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio due to concerns over the Zika virus... READ MORE›
JAPANESE ARCHITECT GROUP PUSHES FOR YOYOGI NATIONAL GYMNASIUM TO GET WORLD HERITAGE LISTING
If Tange's work is registered, he would be the first Japanese architect whose work will be included on the World Heritage list, Maki said... READ MORE›
BRAZIL PROBES OLYMPICS THREATS AFTER GROUP BACKS ISLAMIC STATE
Brazil will deploy about 85,000 soldiers, police and other security personnel, more than twice the size of the security deployment during the London Olympics in 2012... READ MORE›
RIO MAY BE THE GLUMMEST CITY EVER TO HOST THE SUMMER OLYMPICS
A recent poll found that nearly 2 out of 3 Brazilians expect the Olympics to bring more losses than benefits... READ MORE›
LATE-NIGHT RACES FOR RIO OLYMPICS AIMED AT U.S. FANS BACK HOME
David hosts World Report, the morning national newscast with more than a million listeners... READ MORE›
RISK OF SPREAD FROM OLYMPICS 'VERY LOW' SAYS WHO
The World Health Organization WHO says there is a very low risk of Zika virus spreading globally as a result of holding the Olympics in Brazil... READ MORE›
BRAZILIAN SOCCER GREAT RIVALDO ADVISES TOURISTS TO SKIP RIO OLYMPICS DUE TO VIOLENCE, POLITICAL INSTABILITY
RIO DE JANEIRO--Brazilian soccer great Rivaldo is telling tourists to stay away from the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro because of the danger of endemic violence... READ MORE›
'I WANTED CHANGE': SOME IN RIO FAVELA HOPED FOR MORE FROM OLYMPICS
Rio Olympics leave mixed legacy of disappointment and inspiration... READ MORE›
IN RIO, THE WATER'S FINE... JUST DON'T FALL IN
Marina Lopez of Spain leaves Guanabara Bay after taking part in a test event for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games... READ MORE›
THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF SOCHI'S DOUBLE TOILETS AND OTHER OLYMPIC MEMORIES
A truck dumps snow to Cypress mountain, the venue for snowboarding and freestyle skiing, ahead of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics on February 9, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada... READ MORE›
CDC: OLYMPICS UNLIKELY TO SPREAD ZIKA WORLDWIDE
Travel to Rio for the Olympics will account for less than 1 percent of visits to Zika-affected areas... READ MORE›
IOC AWARDS SUMMER OLYMPICS TO PARIS IN 2024, AND LA FOR 2028
The tears welling in the Paris mayor's eyes told the story one way. The words the Los Angeles mayor spoke told it another... READ MORE›
OLYMPICS BRING FANS, FLAGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO RIO
Unlike bigger nations, his country has never won a gold medal at the Olympics... READ MORE›
WHO URGED TO POSTPONE OLYMPICS OVER ZIKA
WHO cannot credibly assess the public health risks of Zika and the Olympics when it sets neutrality aside, the letter stated... READ MORE›
GALLERY WE WON T PAY - TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TAKE TO STREETS ACROSS IRELAND
Another local told how residents would often be taken out for day trips and treats, including horse riding and tea... READ MORE›
BOSTON ENDS CANDIDACY FOR 2024 OLYMPICS; USOC LEFT WITH LA
The United States hasn't hosted a Summer Olympics since the Atlanta Games in 1996, or any Olympics since the Salt Lake City Winter Games in 2002... READ MORE›