2018 Winter Olympics
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The 2018 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXIII Olympic Winter Games, is a winter
multi-sport event
scheduled to take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea
, between 9 and 25 February 2018. The elected host city was announced on 6 July 2011 by the International Olympic Committee
(IOC), after the 123rd IOC Session
in Durban
. The two other candidates which applied to host the game were Annecy
, France, and Munich
, Germany.
Pyeongchang won on its third consecutive bid, having lost to Vancouver, Canada, and Sochi, Russia. It will be the first Winter Olympic Games
in South Korea and second Olympic Games
after the 1988 Summer Olympics
in Seoul
. After a series of large cities (Nagano to Sochi), it is also the return, for the first time since the games of Lillehammer
in 1994
, of the Winter Olympics to a host city which is a small mountain resort.
Munich
also launched a bid to host. Should Munich have been chosen, they would have been the first city to stage both the Winter and Summer Games. Munich hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics
. Annecy
launched a bid but failed to gain public support from locals. Their bid ultimately just received seven votes. Only these three cities made bids for these games and all three became candidates.
(POCOG) was launched at its inaugural assembly on October 19, 2011. The first tasks of the organizing committee will be to put together a master plan for the games as well as forming a design for the venues.
in Daegwallyeong-myeon
will be the focus of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
– SBS – SBS – NBC
Winter sport
A winter sport is a sport which is played on snow or ice. Most such sports are variations of skiing, ice skating and sledding. Traditionally such sports were only played in cold areas during winter, but artificial snow and ice allow more flexibility...
multi-sport event
Multi-sport event
A multi-sport event is an organized sporting event, often held over multiple days, featuring competition in many different sports between organized teams of athletes from nation-states. The first major, modern, multi-sport event of international significance was the modern Olympic Games.Many...
scheduled to take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, between 9 and 25 February 2018. The elected host city was announced on 6 July 2011 by the International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...
(IOC), after the 123rd IOC Session
123rd IOC Session
The 123rd International Olympic Committee Session was held in July 2011 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa...
in Durban
Durban
Durban is the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal and the third largest city in South Africa. It forms part of the eThekwini metropolitan municipality. Durban is famous for being the busiest port in South Africa. It is also seen as one of the major centres of tourism...
. The two other candidates which applied to host the game were Annecy
Annecy
Annecy is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy , 35 kilometres south of Geneva.-Administration:...
, France, and Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, Germany.
Pyeongchang won on its third consecutive bid, having lost to Vancouver, Canada, and Sochi, Russia. It will be the first Winter Olympic Games
Winter Olympic Games
The Winter Olympic Games is a sporting event, which occurs every four years. The first celebration of the Winter Olympics was held in Chamonix, France, in 1924. The original sports were alpine and cross-country skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, Nordic combined, ski jumping and speed skating...
in South Korea and second Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
after the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
. After a series of large cities (Nagano to Sochi), it is also the return, for the first time since the games of Lillehammer
Lillehammer
is a town and municipality in Oppland county, Norway, globally known for hosting the 1994 Winter Olympics. It is part of the traditional region of Gudbrandsdal. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Lillehammer. As of May 2011, the population of the town of Lillehammer was...
in 1994
1994 Winter Olympics
The 1994 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVII Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event celebrated from 12 to 27 February 1994 in and around Lillehammer, Norway. Lillehammer failed to win the bid for the 1992 event. Lillehammer was awarded the games in 1988, after having beat...
, of the Winter Olympics to a host city which is a small mountain resort.
Bidding
Pyeongchang launched its third consecutive bid for the Winter Olympic Games, which ultimately won. Pyeongchang won on the first round of voting. They received 63 of the 95 votes which were cast, giving them the required majority to be elected as host city.Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
also launched a bid to host. Should Munich have been chosen, they would have been the first city to stage both the Winter and Summer Games. Munich hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
. Annecy
Annecy
Annecy is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy , 35 kilometres south of Geneva.-Administration:...
launched a bid but failed to gain public support from locals. Their bid ultimately just received seven votes. Only these three cities made bids for these games and all three became candidates.
| 2018 Winter Olympics bidding results | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Nation | Round 1 | ||||
| Pyeongchang | 63 | |||||
| Munich Munich Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat... |
25 | |||||
| Annecy Annecy Annecy is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy , 35 kilometres south of Geneva.-Administration:... |
7 | |||||
Preparations
On August 5, 2011, the IOC announced the formation of the Pyeongchang 2018 Coordination Commission. On October 4, 2011 it was announced that the Organizing Committee for the 2018 Winter Olympics will be headed by Jin-Sun Kim. The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter GamesPyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games
The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games is an organization that will oversee the planning and development of the 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games....
(POCOG) was launched at its inaugural assembly on October 19, 2011. The first tasks of the organizing committee will be to put together a master plan for the games as well as forming a design for the venues.
Venues
Alpensia Cluster
The Alpensia ResortAlpensia Resort
The Alpensia Resort is a ski resort and a tourist attraction. It is located on the territory of the township of Daegwallyeong-myeon, in the county of Pyeongchang....
in Daegwallyeong-myeon
Daegwallyeong-myeon
Daegwallyeong-myeon is a myeon in Pyeongchang county of Gangwon-do South Korea. The myeon is located in northeastern part of the county. The total area of Daegwallyeong-myeon is 221.63 square kilometers, and, as of 2008, the population was 6,162 people. The myeon was named Doam-myeon until 2007...
will be the focus of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
- Alpensia Ski Jumping StadiumAlpensia Ski Jumping StadiumAlpensia Ski Jumping Stadium is a ski jumping hill in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Located in Alpensia Resort, it will host the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2018 Winter Olympics, as well as the ski jumping and the ski jumping part of the nordic combined events...
– Ceremonies, Ski jumping, Nordic combined - Alpensia Biathlon Centre – Biathlon
- Alpensia Nordic Centre – Cross-country skiing, Nordic combined
- Alpensia Sliding CentreAlpensia Sliding CentreThe Alpensia Sliding Centre is a bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track that will be located in Alpensia Resort, South Korea, located in the district of Pyeongchang...
– Luge, Bobsleigh and Skeleton - Olympic Village
- Yongpyong Resort – Alpine Skiing (Slalom, Giant Slalom)
Coastal Cluster
The coastal cluster is located in the city of GangneungGangneung
Gangneung is a city in Gangwon-do, on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 229,869 . Gangneung is the economic centre of the Yeongdong region of eastern Gangwon Province. Gangneung has many tourist attractions, like Jeongdongjin, one of the most famous towns in Korea...
- Gangneung Indoor Ice RinkGangneung Indoor Ice RinkGangneung Indoor Ice Rink is an indoor ice arena which will be used for the 2018 Winter Olympics and 2018 Winter Paralympics. It was opened in 1998. It is located in the coastal city of Gangneung. It will be the venue for curling and wheelchair curling.The seating capacity is 3,500.It is the only...
– Curling - Gangneung Youngdong College GymnasiumYoungdong College GymnasiumYoungdong College Gymnasium is a future indoor ice arena which will be built for the 2018 Winter Olympics and 2018 Winter Paralympics. It is located in the coastal city of Gangneung. It will be the one of the two venues for ice hockey and will also be used for ice sledge hockey.The seating...
– Ice Hockey - Gangneung Science OvalGangneung Science OvalGangneung Science Oval is a future indoor ice arena which will be built for the 2018 Winter Olympics. It is located in the coastal city of Gangneung. It will be the venue for speed skating.The seating capacity is 8,000....
– Speed Skating - Gyeongpo Ice HallGyeongpo Ice HallGyeongpo Ice Hall is a future indoor ice arena which will be built for the 2018 Winter Olympics. It is located in the coastal city of Gangneung. It is named after the nearby Gyeongpo Lake. It will be the venue for two sports: figure skating and short track speed skating.The seating capacity is...
– Short track speed skating and Figure skating - Union Hockey CentreUnion Hockey CentreUnion Hockey Centre is a future temporary indoor ice arena which will be built for the 2018 Winter Olympics. It is located in the coastal city of Gangneung. It will be the one of the two venues for ice hockey and will be the venue for the hockey finals.The seating capacity is 10,000.The cost of...
– Ice Hockey (temporary)
Stand-Alone Venues
- Bokwang Phoenix ParkBokwang Phoenix ParkBokwang Phoenix Park is a ski resort in South Korea. It is located in the township of Bongpyeong-myeon, in the county of Pyeongchang.It will be the venue for the freestyle skiing and snowboard of the 2018 Winter Olympics....
– Freestyle skiing and Snowboard - JungbongJungbongJungbong is an alpine skiing area in South Korea. It is located in the township of Bukpyeong-myeon in the county of Jeongseon.The Jungbong Alpine Skiing Area will be the venue for the downhill, Super G and combined skiing of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang...
– Alpine skiing (downhill, Super-G and Combined)
Broadcasting rights
– France TélévisionsFrance Télévisions
France Télévisions is the French public national television broadcaster. It is a state-owned company formed from the bringing together of the public television channels France 2 and France 3 , later joined by the legally independent channels France 5 , France Ô , and France 4 France Télévisions ...
– SBS – SBS – NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...