Lindberg Downplays Korean Crisis on PyeongChang 2018 Preparations
(ATR) Amid reports of rising tensions between North and South Korea, PyeongChang 2018 Coordination Commission chair Gunilla Lindberg tells Around the Rings she has “no special concerns” about Olympic preparations.
Shriver on Special Olympics; Suu Kyi on Sport
(ATR) Aung San Suu Kyi tells Around the Rings sport can “build up our young people physically” but also engender a “tremendously lacking” team spirit ... More from the Special Olympics World Winter Games inside ...
New Korean President to Support PyeongChang
(ATR) PyeongChang 2018 tells Around the Rings that President-elect Geun-hye Park will be a strong advocate for the Games.
Olympics Resort Faces Financial Crisis
(ATR) The scramble is on to keep the Alpensia Resort solvent in Pyeongchang, South Korea, while a leader of the 2018 Olympics tells Around the Rings plans for the Winter Olympics will not be affected.
Ski Report - FIS Tours PyeongChang Venues; Kasper Talks 2018 Preps
(ATR) Ski officials and course designers reflect upon PyeongChang’s progress toward the 2018 Winter Olympics ... ATR's Brian Pinelli reports ...
Host City Selections, PyeongChang Tour Top Ski Congress Agenda
(ATR) PyeongChang 2018 president Jin Sun Kim tells delegates to the 48th International Ski Congress in Kangwonland, South Korea that “skiing is the most important winter sport”. Brian Pinelli has more inside...
Pyeongchang Promises to Work with Olympic Venue Protestors
(ATR) Leaders of the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea say they will work with opponents of plans for the alpine ski venue. John Duerden reports from Pyeongchang ...