2018 Winter Olympic Host: Pyeongchang, South Korea
After losing its bid for both the 2010 and 2014 Games, today Pyeongchang, South Korea was named the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. This will be the third time the Winter Games will be held in Asia, and the second Olympics for South Korea.
Surprising probably no one, Pyeongchang defeated Munich, Germany and Annecy, France on the first ballot of voting.
Mascots for 2013 Pyeongchang Winter Special Olympics
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'Ra' is a blue bear symbolizing one and only, sun, god-like existence, and the highest position. Ra is kind and reliable, and has strong loyalty and belief, while spreading happiness with its warmth given by the rainbow god. It is the trustworthy gatekeeper of the Special Olympics. It protects the safety, consideration and athletes of the Special Olympics.
'In' is a sheep of passion with red fur that represents welcome and greeting. It lived in a sheep ranch in Daegwallyeong, but was later given the power of hope by the rainbow god and has become a missionary of hope for the Special Olympics. It welcomes guests with a bright and clear heart and smile. It represents unbiased exchange, love and interest.
'Bow' is a green sheepdog that represents greeting, welcome, friendship and love. It was born as a green sheepdog by the power of the nature of Pyeongchang, and it received the power of the rainbow god to become the brain for the spirit and challenge of sports. It has an active and confident personality, and its aim is to provide a safe sporting event. It spreads confidence, challenge, and the green nature of Pyeongchang.
Mascots for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games
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“The mascots represent the idea of the harbor seals playing a role in promoting peace in Asia by contributing to easing the tension on the Korean peninsula and overcoming ideological and religious barriers in some troubled parts of the world”
With approximately 300 guests attending, the 2014 Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee (IAGOC) unveiled the Games mascots and emblem at Songdo Convensia on November 4.
The mascot design has been inspired by the fact that the harbor seals inhabit the waters of Incheon’s Baengnyeong Island, which is in the northernmost location of the Republic of Korea, while traveling freely between the two Koreas.
“The mascots represent the idea of the harbor seals playing a role in promoting peace in Asia by contributing to easing the tension on the Korean peninsula and overcoming ideological and religious barriers in some troubled parts of the world,” said Dr Lee Yun-taek, President of the IAGOC.
The characters have been named Vichuon, Barame and Chumuro after the Games Main Stadium design motifs of light, wind and dance.
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Who cares about the mascots! i want to see the Wondergirls sing at the opening ceremonies and to see all the hot Korean chicks present the medals. 7 years can't get here soon enough.
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Who cares about the mascots! i want to see the Wondergirls sing at the opening ceremonies and to see all the hot Korean chicks present the medals. 7 years can't get here soon enough.
I didn't know you were a fanboy. You know how it goes. Wondergirls won't be relevant in 7 years.
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I understand Pyeongchang is actually more of a summer resort town than a winter one...your last picture doesn't fit with the others.
Population of only 40,000? They should give the Olympics - a world class event - to world class cities. Ones with appropriate climates. Even Vancouver was a stretch. Remember the snow problems they had?
2018 Winter Olympic Host: Pyeongchang, South Korea
