The Korean Sport and Olympic Committee said Tuesday it has sent a youth athletes delegation to the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics to give promising ski and snowboard athletes a chance to experience the Games firsthand.
The delegation will be in Milan, Livigno and other locations from Tuesday through Feb. 17 for a weeklong schedule of on-site activities.
Plans include watching competitions in skiing and snowboarding and visiting the Olympic Village, a meal-support center and Korea House, allowing the athletes to see the operating environment and how South Korea’s team is supported.
The group includes six top athletes selected by the Korea Ski and Snowboard Association and the PyeongChang 2018 Legacy Foundation. All are skiing and snowboarding prospects taking part in a program to develop future national team members.
KSOC President Yoo Seung-min said he hopes the visit will be “an important opportunity” for the athletes to build goals and a sense of responsibility by experiencing the Olympics in person.
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