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FOREWORD BY THOMAS BACHPRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEEAbove right Stunning venues such as the Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre will welcome the world’s best athletes in 2018When the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 begin next year, it will open a unique window of opportunity for the Republic of Korea. It will open up new horizons and connect the people and the passion of Korea with the world. Thirty years after the Olympic spirit first came to Korea with the unforgettable Olympic Games Seoul 1988, it is time for PyeongChang to build on this legacy, to make its own unique mark in sporting history and bring the Olympic spirit to the next generation. With the recent one-year-to-go celebrations marking the start of the final preparation phase, this edition of Olympic Review gives a preview of what athletes, sport fans and all visitors can expect at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018. Readers will get a first glimpse of the world-class venues that are already getting top marks from athletes in the test events this season. We profile the exciting new events that are set to feature in PyeongChang 2018 for the first time, bringing youth appeal and increased female participation to the sports programme of the Olympic Winter Games. As PyeongChang prepares to welcome the world next year, visitors can look forward to experiencing the wonderful hospitality and unique culture of Korea. In the pages that follow, many different facets of Korean culture and lifestyle are highlighted giving a foretaste to visitors of what awaits them. Just as PyeongChang is set to make its mark on Olympic history, the world’s best winter sport athletes are looking to make their Olympic dreams come true next year. As an Olympian, I know of the excitement that every athlete feels as the competition draws closer. This anticipation is tangible in the interviews with athletes who are featured in Olympic Review, as they give personal insights into their preparations for the Games. With less than one year to go until the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, everyone has high hopes that PyeongChang will create its own unique Olympic legacy, benefiting the people of the entire region and country, and bringing the Olympic spirit to a new generation. It is time for PyeongChang to shine on the world stage. ■OLYMPIC REVIEW 7PRESIDENT BACH FOREWORD