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2016 Rio Olympics

Thu, February 9, 2023 | 18:15

Medal drought continues for 3rd day

Medal drought continues for 3rd day

South Korea’s gold medal drought continued for three straight days at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics as strong medal contenders in badminton were eliminated in the early rounds Monday.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2016-08-16 17:23

Korean taekwondo seeks rebound in Rio

Korean taekwondo seeks rebound in Rio

South Korean taekwondo athletes arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, with the goal of helping their delegation achieve 10 gold medals, and recover the country’s tarnished reputation as the birthplace of the sport.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2016-08-16 17:20

Female golfers ready for gold at zoo-like course

Female golfers ready for gold at zoo-like course

Female golfers ready for gold at zoo-like course

South Korean women golfers are gearing up to clinch gold at the Rio Games as the sport has returned to the Olympics after a 112-year absence. With the women’s golf starting Wednesday, the players are greeted by Brazil’s exotic animals popping up at the “environment-friendly” golf courses.

Choi Ha-young | 2016-08-16 17:19

Korean taekwondo seeks rebound in Rio

Fun day at the golf course with Olympic medalists

Fun day at the golf course with Olympic medalists

RIO DE JANEIRO - In Brazil, golf is a sport for those who can afford to play it, not for those who want to play it. So most Brazilians have never touched a golf club or even been on a golf course, including myself. The golf tournament at the Rio Olympics was a great opportunity for people to get in touch with the sport. The tickets sold for a reasonable price (around $30).

2016-08-16 17:16

Tough exit for Korean football stars

Tournaments can be cruel. Honduras is now preparing for a massive 2016 Rio Olympics semifinal with host Brazil while South Korea, which really should be there, is home and forgotten.

2016-08-16 17:14

Rio 2016: Russian doping whistleblower fears for life

Rio 2016: Russian doping whistleblower fears for life

The former Russian runner who fled to the United States after revealing her nation’s state-sponsored doping of athletes fears assassination.

Choi Ha-young | 2016-08-16 16:57

Rio 2016: N. Korean gymnast wins gold with self-invented technique

Rio 2016: N. Korean gymnast wins gold with self-invented technique

North Korean gymnast Ri Se-gwang won a gold medal in the men’s vault Monday with a self-invented jumping technique that bears his name.

Hong Dam-young | 2016-08-16 16:11

Rio 2016: Legendary pole-vaulter Isinbayeva to retire

Rio 2016: Legendary pole-vaulter Isinbayeva to retire

Two-time Olympic pole-vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia will announce her retirement from the sport this week, according to Russian news agency TASS.

Lee Jin-a | 2016-08-16 15:48

Rio 2016: German canoe coach dies after taxi crash

Rio 2016: German canoe coach dies after taxi crash

Germany’s canoe slalom coach, Stefan Henze, died Monday after a high-speed road accident in Rio de Janeiro last week that left him with critical head injuries.

Choi Ha-young | 2016-08-16 15:39

Rio 2016: N. Korea's twin marathoners run, finish together

Rio 2016: N. Korea's twin marathoners run, finish together

Is doing things simultaneously their destiny?

Park Jae-hyuk | 2016-08-16 15:29

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