Reuters•9 minutes agoIOC confident over Korea Games as French committee plays down concerns
France's Olympic Committee on Friday played down security concerns over next year's winter Games in South Korea, as organisers said athletes' wellbeing was their priority and expressed confidence the event would go ahead. With tensions on the Korean peninsula threatening to bubble over,
- Reuters•11 minutes ago
Olympics-IOC confident over Korea Games as French committee plays down concerns
* Tensions high on Korean peninsula * International Committee said its priority is security * French Olympic Committee cites no concerns * French minister had threatened pullout on Thursday * Top Olympic nations say no plans to miss winter Games (Updates with French Olympic Committee quotes) Sept 22
- The Telegraph•36 minutes ago
Lizzie Deignan going for gold on 'perfect' world championships course three weeks after surgery
Lizzie Deignan going for gold on 'perfect' world championships course three weeks after surgery
Reuters•37 minutes agoIOC ready to provide North Korean athletes with gear for Games
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Friday it was helping North Korea prepare its athletes for the winter games in South Korea next February and would cover costs of their equipment if needed. Reuters reported on Thursday that North Korea had protested
