The fourth Winter Youth Olympics concluded in eastern South Korea on Thursday with a celebration of the feats accomplished by teenage athletes over the past two weeks. The closing ceremony began at 8 p.m. Thursday under the theme, "Shine Again" at the open plaza in front of Gangneung Hockey Centre in Gangneung. A highlight video of the 14-day competition was shown on the main screen, and rapper Lee Young-ji.
The President, Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the incredible victory achieved through a 2-0 defeat against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroons. The match was in an ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in Cote d'Ivoire. This has qualified the Eagles
Heavy snowfall disrupted the Winter Youth Olympics taking place in eastern South Korea for the second straight day Sunday, affecting schedules for the competition and cultural events on the sidelines. The fourth Winter Youth Games opened in Gangwon Province on Friday, with the first medals awarded Saturday. Heavy snow that pounded the region forced the organizers to move the starting time for the ski jumping event on.
The ongoing Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea will be without one of the host country's biggest stars, as snowboarder Choi Gaon was ruled out of the competition Sunday with a lower back injury. The Korea Ski Association announced Sunday that Choi, 15, will sit out the Winter Youth Games in the eastern province of Gangwon, after hurting her back during a training session at the International Ski Federation Wor.