Most Popular
-
6
Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted
-
7
[KH Explains] How should Korea adjust its trade defenses against Chinese EVs?
![[KH Explains] How should Korea adjust its trade defenses against Chinese EVs?](//res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=644&simg=/content/image/2024/04/15/20240415050562_0.jpg&u=20240415144419)
-
8
BTS' Jungkook creates Instagram account for his dog
-
9
Korea braces for blows from Middle East conflict
-
10
S. Korea ups guard against economic impact from Middle East conflict
![[KH Explains] How should Korea adjust its trade defenses against Chinese EVs?](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=644&simg=/content/image/2024/04/15/20240415050562_0.jpg&u=20240415144419)
IOC chief hopes Koreas will march, compete together at Tokyo 2020: reports
By YonhapPublished : Sept. 3, 2018 - 09:38
JAKARTA, Indonesia -- International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach is hoping South and North Korea will march and compete together at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, reports claimed on Sunday.
According to AFP and Kyodo News, Bach made the remarks in Jakarta on the final day of the 18th Asian Games. The Koreas marched together at the opening ceremony here on Aug. 18 and fielded unified teams in canoeing, rowing and women's basketball. They won four medals together, including a gold in women's dragon boat racing in canoeing.
"We will speak with South Korea and North Korea (about) what can be done together on the occasion of the (Tokyo) Games," Bach told AFP. "A joint march... maybe a joint team... a joint relay or whatever."
According to Kyodo, Bach said the IOC and the two Koreas have been exploring the possibility of "some joint actions" during Tokyo 2020.
"We have not only opened the door for political talks but also we have also kicked off developments in sports," Bach was quoted as saying. "We are ready to continue to support this rapprochement on the Korean Peninsula." (Yonhap)
