English Olympic&Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018
01 New Horizons. Passion. Connected. 02 History of Olympic Winter Games, the World s Greatest Festival of Winter Sports VISION New Horizons PyeongChang 2018 will open the new horizons for Asia s winter sports and leave a sustainable legacy in PyeongChang and Korea. Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 9 25 February 2018 (17days) Chamonix Olympic Winter Games The first Olympic Winter Games was held in Chamonix, France. A total of 16 nations and 258 athletes participated. 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1931 St Moritz Olympic Winter Games 1932 The Olympic Games opened in the middle 1933 of a snow storm, but then throughout the Games, the region suffered from unusually high temperatures. Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 9 18 March 2018 (10 days) 6 disciplines 80 medal events 45 countries 670 athletes 15 disciplines 102 medal events 95 countries 2,900 athletes SLOGAN Passion. Connected. The world will come together under a single passion for winter sports. Lake Placid Olympic Winter Games The third Olympic Winter Games was held for the first time in a non-european city and Lake Placid, US had the honour of being the host city. Rome 1960 Paralympic Games In 1948, the Games were held in commemoration of British war veterans who suffered from spinal injuries. These evolved into the first Paralympic Games in Rome, 1960. 1947 1948 1949 1959 1960 1961 2017 2018 2019 St Moritz Olympic Winter Games St Moritz became a city that staged Olympic Winter Games more than once by hosting the fifth Olympic Winter Games, at which Korea participated for the first time. PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games In 2018, the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will be held for a duration of 27 days in PyeongChang, Jeongseon, and Gangneung.
03 04 Flame of Passion and Unity: Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Torch Relay Victory and Delight: Waiting for a New Heroes Torch Five forks of flame and pentagons on the top and bottom represent the five continents. Five forks coming together symbolise the Olympic spirit that will unite the world. 7500 2018km Total Distance the Olympic flame will travel for 2,018 kilometres, carrying wishes for the success of PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games. Torchbearers 7,500 bearers represent the 75 million Koreans in North and South Korea, symbolising peace on the Korean Peninsula. The First Korean Athlete to Win Four Medals LEE Seung-hoon Speed Skating Sochi s skating champion and four-time Gold medallist of Asian Winter Games, a formidable skater with masterful cornering, LEE Seung-hoon now aims for all-podium in PyeongChang 2018. 2017. 11. 1~2018. 2. 9 Slogan The Olympic and Paralympic flame, burning bright anytime and anywhere, will shed light on all our dreams and passions. Skating Genius CHOI Min-jeong Short Track Speed Skating Taking the throne in her very first ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in 2015, this brilliant short track skater is eyeing her first Olympic win. Ironman on the Ice YUN Sung-bin Skeleton Duly dubbed Ironman on the Ice after his astonishing feat of 04:70 in early speed, YUN Sung-bin is set to surprise the world once again in PyeongChang 2018. 2018. 3. 2~2018. 3. 9 2018km 800 Torchbearers 800 torchbearers running in pairs signifying traveling together in good company. Empress of Skating LEE Sang-hwa Speed Skating Skating 500 metres in just 37 seconds in PyeongChang 2018, LEE Sang-hwa will once again prove she deserves her moniker, Empress of Skating, as she aims for her third Olympic victory with iron will and astounding speed. One Team, One Passion YANG Jae Rim & KO Un So Ri Para Alpine Skiing Para alpine skier YANG Jae Rim and her guide skier KO Un So Ri, famous for their perfect unison, are striving for more than one win in slalom and giant slalom of Para alpine skiing for athletes with visual impairments. Their teamwork for the podium will shine once again in PyeongChang 2018.
05 Transportation 06 Tickets Tickets QR Code Olympic Transportation System The Organizing Committee has planned a convenient and stable transportation system for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games. Seoul-Chuncheon Expressway Incheon Cheongnyangni International Airport Seoul Sangbong Expressways Trains, High-speed Railway (KTX) National highway Shuttle buses for spectators Gwangju Gwangju Wonju Expressway Yeongdong Expressway Chuncheon East Hongcheon Wonju-Gangneung double track line(ktx) Wonju Yangyang Dongseo Expressway Sokcho Yangyang International Airport Donghae Expressway Gangneung Olympic Park Bokwang Gangneung IC Gangneung Snow Park Jinbu Daegwallyeong IC Donghae Alpensia Olympic Park Jeongseon Alpine Centre Seoul/Metropolitan area: Yeongdong Expressway (Gangneung bound), Gwangju Wonju Expressway (Gangneung bound), Seoul Yangyang Expressway (Yangyang bound) Chungcheong area: Jungbu Expressway (Hobeop Intersection)/ Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway (Yeoju Intersection) Yeongdong Expressway (Gangneung bound) Yeongnam area: Jungang Expressway (Manjong Intersection)/ Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway (Yeoju Intersection) Yeongdong Expressway (Gangneung bound) Honam area: Honam Expressway Gyeongbu Expressway (Shingal Intersection)/ Jungbu Expressway (Hobeop Intersection) Yeongdong Expressway (Gangneung bound) The high-speed train (KTX) can travel from Incheon International Airport to Gangneung within two hours KTX connections to all major cities in Korea, including Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Yeosu, and Daejeon, to offer more convenience services for passengers Construction underway for key stations nearby Games venues, including Jinbu, and Gangneung During the Games, national highways will be an alternative to expressways and connect KTX stations to venues. National Highway 6 (Dunnae-Mui-Jangpyeong-Ganpyeong) connects Dunnae IC, Daegwallyeong IC and KTX Jinbu. National Highway 59 (Makdong-Mapyeong, Najeon-Makdong) connects Jinbu IC and Jeongseon. During Games time, shuttle buses will transport spectators from Gangneung, Hoenggye, and Jinbu to the competition venues, transportation hubs, and Park and Ride lots (transfer zones). Those who will be using their own cars must park at Park and Ride lots, and then use shuttle buses to get to the competition venues Ticket holders may use the shuttle bus service free of charge Operating period: One day before the Opening to one day after the Closing Operating hours: Every day, from three hours before the first sports event to two hours after the end of the last sports event Schedule and Sales Method Call Centre: 1544-4226 Category Process Period Location Online Sales First-come, first-served Global sales FAN TO FAN(individuals) 5 Sep. 2017~until the end 1 Nov. 2017~until the end 1 Oct. 2017~until the end www.pyeongchang2018.com Log in to the official website, and then proceed to ticket purchase Paralympic Online Sales 21 Aug. 2017~until the end Offline Sales Main Ticket Centre Outlet Ticket Box Office 6 Nov. 2017~until the end 6 Nov. 2017~until the end 8 Feb. 2017~until the end Seoul City Hall, Gangneung City Hall, Gangwon Province Provincial Office Major KTX stations (19), Gimpo/ Incheon Airport (TBD) Next to venues Tickets for overseas customers will be delivered through each country s Authorised Ticket Reseller (refer to website), and IPC, GATR Ticket Prices (* Paralympic Games) Category Discipline Seat Class / Price(KRW) Opening Closing Notice 1,500,000 *140,000 950,000 *70,000 Snow Sports Alpine Skiing 130,000~160,000 VISA or cash (wire transfer) is accepted for the payment of tickets, and the tickets are fully refundable up to seven (7) days after initial payment (tickets bought offline cannot be cancelled and thus are non-refundable). Hospitality (Transportation+Accommodation+Tickets) http://pyeongchang.kaltour.com A B C D 800,000 *70,000 600,000 *30,000 600,000 *30,000 400,000 *10,000 Benefits for Ticket Holders 220,000 220,000 60,000~80,000 - - Biathlon 100,000 20,000 - - Cross-Country 70,000 20,000 - - Skiing Freestyle Skiing 120,000~180,000 60,000~80,000 - - Nordic Combined 100,000 20,000 - - Ski Jumping 120,000~200,000 60,000~100,000 - - Snowboard 120,000~180,000 60,000~80,000 - - Ice Sports Curling 40,000~150,000 - - - ~40,000 Figure Skating 550,000~800,000 350,000~500,000 150,000~220,000 - Ice Hockey 60,000~900,000 40,000~600,000 20,000~300,000 - ~50,000 *10,000~30,000 Short Track Speed 550,000 350,000 150,000 - Skating Speed Skating 250,000 150,000 - - Sliding Sports Bobsleigh 70,000~100,000 20,000~40,000 - - Luge 70,000~100,000 20,000~40,000 - - Skeleton 70,000~100,000 20,000~40,000 - - Complimentary shuttle bus services between key competition venues Free access to the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza and Gangneung Olympic Park which showcase diverse cultural programmes every day.
Thank You! Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 THE WORLDWIDE OLYMPIC PARTNERS PYEONGCHANG 2018 THE OFFICIAL PARTNERS THE OFFICIAL SPONSORS THE OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS PAGODA BOMBARDIER HANSSEM HANJIN Seoultent Co., Ltd Samil Pwc SAMSUNG SECURITIES SAMSUNG C&T HANJIN TRAVEL BAE, KIM & LEE LLC DAEDONG S-OIL Corporation HUAWEI www.mcst.go.kr www.provin.gangwon.kr www.happy700.or.kr www.jeongseon.go.kr www.gangneung.go.kr The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games - www.pyeongchang2018.com /PyeongChang2018 Where to Purchase Licensed Merchandise of PyeongChand 2018 http://store.pyeongchang2018.com This book is printed with soy ink
Venues and Disciplines introduced by Soohorang and Bandabi Snow Sports in PyeongChang and Jeongseon Gangneung Ice Arena PyeongChang Olympic Plaza Gangneung Hockey Centre Olympic Villages Gangneung Oval Alpensia Biathlon Centre International Broadcast Centre Yongpyong Alpine Centre Gangneung PyeongChang Bokwang Snow Park (P, C) Jeongseon Alpine Centre Jeongseon Gangneung Curling Centre Kwandong Hockey Centre Olympic Sliding Centre Alpensia Biathlon Centre Alpensia Cross-Country Centre Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre Olympic Sliding Centre Disciplines Bobsleigh, Skeleton, Luge Facilities Bobsleigh, Skeleton (1,376.38 m) Disciplines Biathlon, Para Biathlon, Para Cross-Country Skiing Facilities Courses: 4 km, 3.3 km, 3 km, 2.5 km, 2 km, 1.5 km shooting range: 82.5 m 50 m Capacity 7,500 Bokwang Snow Park (P, C) Disciplines Snowboard, Freestyle Skiing Facilities Snowboard (4 courses), Freestyle Skiing (5 courses) Men s Luge (1,344.08 m) Capacity 18,000 Women s Luge, Doubles, Team Relay (1,201.82 m) Capacity 7,000 Alpensia Cross-Country Centre Disciplines Cross-Country Skiing, Nordic Combined Facilities 2 km 3.75 km (9 courses) Capacity 7,500 Soohorang The name Soohorang is a combination of several meanings in the Korean language. Sooho is the Korean word for protection, meaning that it protects the athletes, spectators and all participants of the Olympic Games. Rang comes from the middle letter of ho-rang-i, which means tiger, and also from the last letter of Jeongseon Arirang, a traditional folk music of Gangwon Province, where the host city is located. Bandabi The bear is symbolic of strong will and courage. The Asiatic Black Bear is also the symbolic animal of Gangwon Province. In the name Bandabi, banda comes from bandal meaning half-moon, indicating the white crescent on the chest of the Asiatic Black Bear, and bi has the meaning of celebrating the Games. Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre Disciplines Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Snowboard (Big Air) Facilities 2 Competition Slopes: LH (125 m), NH (98 m) 3 Practice Slopes: K60, K35, K15 Capacity 9,700 Yongpyong Alpine Centre Disciplines Alpine Skiing (Technical) Facilities 1,638 m (longest course for men) 1,325 m (longest course for ladies) Capacity 6,000 Jeongseon Alpine Centre Disciplines Alpine Skiing (Speed), Para Alpine Skiing, Para Snowboard Facilities 2,852 m (longest course for men) 2,388 m (longest course for ladies) Capacity 6,500 Olympic Competition Schedule Ice Sports in Gangneung Non-Competition Venues Medal Rounds General Competitions (Qualifications) Disciplines / Dates (2018. 2) Opening 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Gangneung Oval Disciplines Speed Skating Facilities Ice Rink (400 m, double-track) Alpine Skiing Biathlon Capacity 8,000 PyeongChang Olympic Plaza PyeongChang Olympic Stadium: 7 storeys Bobsleigh (for Opening and Closing Ceremonies) Cross-Country Skiing Gangneung Ice Arena Olympic Promotional House: 2 storeys Medals Plaza: 1 storey Curling Figure Skating Disciplines Figure Skating, Short Track Speed Skating Facilities Ice Rink (60 m 30 m) Kwandong Hockey Centre Capacity PyeongChang Olympic Stadium: 35,000, Medals Plaza: 4,000 Freestyle Skiing Capacity 12,000 Disciplines Ice Hockey II Facilities Ice Rink (60 m 30 m) Ice Hockey Capacity 6,000 Luge Nordic Combined International Broadcast Centre Short Track Speed Skating Location PyeongChang Capacity 6,000 Skeleton Ski Jumping Gangneung Hockey Centre Gangneung Curling Centre Snowboard Speed Skating Disciplines Ice Hockey I, Para Ice Hockey Facilities Ice Rink (60 m 30 m) Disciplines Facilities Curling, Wheelchair Curling Ice Rink (4 sheets) Olympic Villages Closing Capacity 10,000 Capacity 3,500 PyeongChang: 600 rooms Gangneung: 922 rooms