Events you can't miss in 2018 Winter Olympics

Source: Xinhua| 2018-02-09 16:34:54|Editor: ZD
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The 2018 PyongChang Winter Olympic Games run from February 9-25.

The Winter Olympics will feature 15 winter disciplines. The Chinese athletes will compete in 55 medal events in 12 disciplines across five different sports at the Olympics.

Here are some sports events you can’t miss in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.

Short track skating and figure skating

Chinese short track skaters, who have contributed nine out of 12 gold medals that China have claimed in the past Winter Games, will spearhead Chinese medal contenders at PyeongChang, but they are going to face tough challenge from their?South Korean counterparts.?

Chinese short track speed skaters, who captured six gold medals at last two Winter Olympics, are believed to be strong medal contenders in PyeongChang.

Photo taken on Jan. 12, 2018 shows an aerial view of Gangneung Ice Arena of Gangneung Coastal Cluster for PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. Gangneung Ice Arena will hold Figure Skating and Short Track Speed Skating events during the Games. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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