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Two Koreas can co-host Asian Games: N Korean IOC official
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Feb 21 (ANI): Chang Ung, the North Korean member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said on Tuesday that it was "absolutely possible" for the two Koreas to jointly host the 2021 Asian Winter Games.
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Winter Olympics: Slovenia ice hockey player suspended for doping violation
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], Feb 20 (ANI): Slovenia men's ice hockey player Ziga Jeglic has been suspended for the remainder of the ongoing Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in Gold Coast after failing a drug test, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CSA) has said.
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Ivanka to get an elaborate welcome at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Feb 20 (ANI): South Korea is reportedly preparing a lavish reception for Ivanka Trump's visit to the country when she arrives in Pyeongchang to attend the closing ceremony of Winter Olympics next week, according to officials.
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Russian Winter Olympics medallist charged with doping
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
London [U.K.], Feb 19 (ANI): Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky, who won bronze at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, has been charged with doping offence after testing positive for a banned substance, confirms the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Winter Olympics: Skater Elise Christie taken to hospital after crash
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
London [U.K.], Feb 18 (ANI): British short-track skater Elise Christie was taken to hospital after crashing out of the 1500m semi-final at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
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8th Theater Olympics to kick-start today
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India] February 17 (ANI): The biggest international theatre festival, the 8th Theater Olympics, will start on Saturday from Red Fort, wherein India is hosting the event for the first time.
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Winter Olympics: U.S. figure skating pair competes with heavy hearts
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Feb 15 (ANI): Following the news of Florida school shooting that left 17 dead, the U.S. skating pair performed with a heavy heart in the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.
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Culture Minister unveils 8th edition of Theatre Olympics
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 15 (ANI): Theatre lovers in India have a reason to rejoice!
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'Incredibles 2' first trailer out
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
London [U.K.], Feb.15 (ANI): Disney has released the first trailer for its much-awaited film, 'Incredibles 2'.
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Kim Jong-un impersonator creates stir at Winter Olympics
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Feb 15 (ANI): The crowd who came to watch a unified Korean team play Japan at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics was left amazed when they saw North Korea leader Kim Jong-un made a surprise entry at the event.
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Dipa Karmakar not ready for CWG: Coach
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 14 (ANI): Gymnast Dipa Karmakar's coach Bishweshwar Nandi has said that the Agartala athlete is not prepared to compete at the Commonwealth Games, which is why she will miss the prestigious multi-nation event starting from April 4 in Australia.
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S Korea approves fund to support N Korea's Olympic bills
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Feb 14 (ANI): South Korea on Wednesday approved a government fund plan to support North Korea's participation in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
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