IOC President Thomas Bach thanks Korean public and officials as Closing Ceremony ends thrilling fortnight of action at Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024
  • Title IOC President Thomas Bach thanks Korean public and officials as Closing Ceremony ends thrilling fortnight of action at Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024
  • Publication Date 1st February 2024
  • Languages EN
  • Location Gangneung Olympic Park, Gangneung, Gangwon Province, Republic of Korea
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    IOC President Thomas Bach has paid tribute to the Korean people, organisers, volunteers and Government who supported the fourth edition of the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024 during a closing ceremony to end two weeks of thrilling action. More than 1,800 athletes from 78 NOCs (National Olympic Committees) across the globe competed in 15 disciplines across seven winter sports, with 81 sets of medals awarded to teenagers already making a mark in international sport.
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