Where will the Winter Olympics take place in 2018?
The Olympic Games are not only the largesta sporting event, but also a huge cultural event for millions of fans around the world. The competitions held both in summer and in winter season are very popular. The last games were held in 2014 in Russia, in the city of Sochi, and struck the public with their grandiose scope. Next Winter Olympics - 2018 - will be held in the city of Pyeongchang.
The history of the struggle of Pyeongchang for the right to be the Olympic capital
The city of Pyeongchang is in South Korea, at itshe will host the XXIII Winter Olympic Games. For the right to become the capital of world sports, this city fought for a long time. Applying twice, he lost first to Canadian Vancouver, and then to the Russian Sochi. However, Korean representatives always had a certainty and constancy, perhaps it was for this once again luck decided to smile to them.
The definition of the city of Pyeongchang as a place forthe Olympiad was held on July 6, 2011. Thus, South Korea has enough time to implement all the necessary preparations for the main sporting event. The small town of Pyeongchang was able to bypass the fairly famous large European cities of Munich and Annecs in the first round of voting. It is worth noting that many analysts in advance considered South Korea a favorite in this sporting race.
A great impression on the jury of the Olympic Committeehad Korean athletes. Speech before them was the famous champion Yu Na Kim. It was her honor to tell the whole world how the Winter Olympics could change the history of sports in her country. On her example, she convinced everyone that the South Korean competition for the right to host the Olympic Games gave a new impetus to sports, stadiums and tracks were being built, conditions for training and training of athletes were being created. The Olympic champion confirmed her words for a couple of days before the performance - at the rink, showing the greatest class of skating.
The nature and climate of the future Olympic capital
Winter Olympics 2018 will last from 9 to 25February and promises to be a worthy, amazing event. For organizing sports competitions, the organizers are preparing new stadiums, grounds and tracks in the territory of two ski resorts - Chungbon and Alpensia, as well as in the coastal zone near the village of Kannyn.
How much does the Olympics cost?
South Korean authorities promise to create everythingnecessary conditions for athletes and tourists. So, all the supposed objects will be located close to each other, so that you can walk practically between them. To finance projects, the government of the country allocated about one and a half billion dollars, in addition, another 8 billion is planned to invest until 2018.
New Symbols
The Winter Olympics of 2018 have already acquired their symbolism. So, the rostrums and posters will decorate:
- Five classic Olympic rings.
- International inscription in English PyeongChang 2018.
- A special logo is two Korean letters,executed in the Olympic palette. They have a deep symbolism. So, the first symbol means a harmonious interaction between heaven, earth and man, but the second letter is identified with the holiday of ice and snow.
Olympic sports
Next, the Winter Olympics-2018, will please us with sports in such disciplines as:
- figure skating on ice;
- bobsled;
- biathlon and downhill skiing;
- snowboard;
- hockey;
- curling;
- jumping from a springboard and much more.
A little more about Pyeongchang
Winter Olympics-2018 will surely attracta lot of tourists, including our compatriots. However, it's not easy to get to the new sports capital. So, initially you need to buy a ticket to the plane to Seoul, and then already carry out a transfer by car, such a journey will take travelers about 4 hours. The city of Pyeongchang is rather small, it has only about 40 thousand people, the conservative way of life is preserved here, courtesy and respect are welcomed. Among other things, tourists from all over the world will be pleasantly impressed by local prices, which are distinguished by considerable loyalty.
In free from sports, guests of the city will be able todevote to exploring local attractions and getting to know South Korean culture. It is recommended that you carefully read the local cuisine - its main distinguishing feature is the piercing acuity, unusual for many Europeans. If necessary, in the city you can find restaurants and cafes with European cuisine, as well as fast food.
Importance of the Olympics
Winter Olympics-2018 - the long-awaited event forthe entire South Korean nation and the most important event for the Asian region as a whole. The overwhelming number of residents of the country supports and approves the holding of a large-scale sports festival in the territory of their native state. In addition to the development of sports, these competitions contribute to the development of social conditions, as well as national self-awareness.
