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Pyeongchang

Akwasi Frimpong: Ordeal of an African winter athlete
Africa
/ 13 February 2022

Akwasi Frimpong: Ordeal of an African winter athlete

Akwasi Frimpong, Ghana’s skeleton star, on the reasons he’s not at the Winter Olympics

By Tolu Olasoji, The Continent
How Chadwick Boseman inspired Africa’s first black skeleton racer
Sport
/ 8 September 2020

How Chadwick Boseman inspired Africa’s first black skeleton racer

Inspired by Chadwick Boseman’s portrayal of King T’Challa in ‘Black Panther’, Akwasi Frimpong set out to make his look, and impact, rich, black and cross-cultural

By Tolu Olasoji, The Continent
China slams Trump’s ‘irresponsible and absurd logic’ on North Korea
Article
/ 30 August 2018

China slams Trump’s ‘irresponsible and absurd logic’ on North Korea

Trump doubled down on his suggestion that China was not helping to rein in its Cold War-era ally

By Staff Reporter
Africa’s first woman skeleton racer becomes a global inspiration
Article
/ 20 February 2018

Africa’s first woman skeleton racer becomes a global inspiration

After four months of intensive training, Simidele Adeagbo became the first woman from Africa to compete in the Winter Olympics, ranking 20th overall

By Gemma Ritchie
Sister act: Kim Yo Jong visit dominates South Korea headlines
Article
/ 12 February 2018

Sister act: Kim Yo Jong visit dominates South Korea headlines

Educated in Switzerland like her brother, Kim Yo Jong has risen rapidly up the ranks since he inherited power from their father Kim Jong Il.

By Agency
South Korea proposes high-level talks with the North
Article
/ 2 January 2018

South Korea proposes high-level talks with the North

In his speech Monday, Kim said the Olympics could provide a reason for officials from the neighbours "to meet in the near future".

By Agence France Presse
Winter Games not on ice just yet
Article
/ 15 December 2017

Winter Games not on ice just yet

US and North Korea and a Russian doping ban haven’t dampened spirits or ticket sales

By Park Chan Kyong
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Article
/ 14 July 2011

IOC chief calls for Japan’s 2020 Olympics bid

Jacques Rogge says Tokyo should not be discouraged from bidding for the 2020 Olympics just because South Korea won the right to host the 2018 Games.

By Jim Armstrong
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Article
/ 13 July 2011

Let’s share the 2018 Olympics, says North Korea

A senior North Korean sports official has been quoted saying North Korea would like to share some events in the 2018 Winter Olympics with South Korea.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 7 July 2011

Small nations can host the Olympics too

Developing countries across the world have been urged to take heart from Pyeongchang’s winning bid to be the host of the 2018 Winter Olympics.

By Staff Reporter

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