South Korea official floats idea of co-hosting Asian Games with North
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – A South Korean province is considering a proposal to co-host the 2021 Asian Winter Games with North Korea in a bid to strengthen inter-Korean ties, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency said on Saturday, quoting provinci…
Chen leaps from disaster to Olympic history
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – American jumping ace Nathan Chen lived up to his reputation on Saturday, redeeming himself with quadruple jumps after a pair of disastrous skates in Pyeongchang and making Olympic history into the bargain with a brill…
Czechs deal Canada first loss since Vancouver in shootout
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Petr Koukal and Jan Kovar scored in the shootout to give the Czech Republic a 3-2 win on Saturday and hand two-time defending gold medal winner Canada their first Olympic men’s ice hockey loss since the Vancouver Game…
‘America’s sweetheart’ Rippon has his Olympic moment
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – If Pyeongchang proves to be Adam Rippon’s figure skating swan song then “America’s sweetheart” will look back on the Winter Games without an ounce of regret.
South Korea province considers plan to host Asia games with North Korea: Yonhap
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – A South Korean province is considering a proposal to co-host the 2021 Asian Winter Games with North Korea in a bid to strengthen inter-Korean ties, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency said on Saturday, quoting provinci…
After Olympic finale, Chan looks forward to time at home
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Canada’s Patrick Chan walked away from his final Olympic Games on Saturday with a gold medal in the team event and ninth place in the men’s competition. Now, he just wants to spend time at home.
South Korea province considers plan to host Asia games with North Korea: Yonhap
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – A South Korean province is considering a proposal to co-host the 2021 Asian Winter Games with North Korea in a bid to strengthen inter-Korean ties, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency said on Saturday, quoting provinci…
Vonn devastated by senseless Florida school shooting
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – American skier Lindsey Vonn said she was devastated by news of a shooting at a Florida high school this week that killed 17 people and she sent her support to the victims and their families as she competes at the Ol…
Czechs prevail in shootout against Canada to top group
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Petr Koukal and Jan Kovar scored in the shootout to lift the Czech Republic past Canada 3-2 and put themselves in pole position to win their group in the men’s Olympic ice hockey tournament’s preliminary round on Satu…
Hanyu defends Olympic title, Uno takes silver
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu took gold in the men’s singles competition on Saturday despite several mistakes in an otherwise mesmerizing programme, becoming the first man in 66 years to defend his Olympic title and giving Jap…
