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1999 Women's Asian Winter Games From January 30th until February 4th, 1999 the 4th Asian Winter Games was played in Kangnun, Korea. China placed first, winning all 3 games, while Japan was second, and Kazakhstan was third. This page is maintained by © 1999 Andria Hunter (andria@whockey.com). www.whockey.com /int/asian/1999

Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea Kangwon provincial government announced Wednesday that it had submitted an application to host the 2010 Winter Olympics to the Korean Olympic Committee, following its successful hosting of the 1999 Winter Asian Games at Yongpyong. Kim Jin-sun, governor of the province, said that Korea can host the Games with least expense if sporting events are held across the nation. The IOC will determine in 2003 which country will host the 2010 Games. english.chosun.com /w21data/html/news/200010/200010250266.html   (146 words)

Canada International Games News Arctic Winter Games International Committee, after the 2002 Games that were split between Nunavut and Greenland, changed their rules and now require one community to be able to host and house all of the athletes and sports. He competed in athletics for Canada in the 1994 and 1998 Commonwealth Games, and was on the silver medal 4 x100m relay team at both the 1998 Commonwealth Games and the 1999 Pan American Games. Arctic Winter Games organizers have said that ticket sales for the games to date have been very good and the town is showing its support for the games by wearing games gear every Friday from now until the games. www.internationalgames.net /newscanada.htm   (146 words)

Canada International Games News Arctic Winter Games International Committee, after the 2002 Games that were split between Nunavut and Greenland, changed their rules and now require one community to be able to host and house all of the athletes and sports. He competed in athletics for Canada in the 1994 and 1998 Commonwealth Games, and was on the silver medal 4 x100m relay team at both the 1998 Commonwealth Games and the 1999 Pan American Games. Arctic Winter Games organizers have said that ticket sales for the games to date have been very good and the town is showing its support for the games by wearing games gear every Friday from now until the games. www.internationalgames.net /newscanada.htm   (146 words)

Canada International Games News The report recommended that Canada bid for the summer Olympic Games in either 2016, 2020 or 2024 and the Olympic Winter Games in 2030. India has already hosted the Asian Games twice, the inaugural games in 1951 and the 1982 games, and is planning to host the 2007 World Military Games in Hyderabad, prior to hosting the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. He competed in athletics for Canada in the 1994 and 1998 Commonwealth Games, and was on the silver medal 4 x100m relay team at both the 1998 Commonwealth Games and the 1999 Pan American Games. www.internationalgames.net /newscanada.htm   (146 words)

Welcome to Gangwon In particular, in February 1999, the Winter Asian Games were held in the various places in the province scattered over Pyeongchang-gun County (including the famous Yongpyeong [Dragon Valley] Resort), Gangneung and Chuncheon Cities. In the highlands of mountainous regions, the temperatures continue to be relatively low, resulting in pleasant cool temperatures during the summertime, but in the winter the severe cold and high quantity of snow are characteristic, and therefore these areas are suitable for various winter sports including skiing. Ground transportation between the Yeongdong and Yeongseo regions is sometimes inconvenient (especially in winter), as it requires going over high mountains passes such as the Daegwal-ryeong, Misi-ryeong, Jinbu-ryeong and Hangye-ryeong. en.gangwon.to /cont/sub1/sub01_03_02.html   (146 words)

International Games News September 2003 China has hosted relatively few major international multisport competitions in recent times, but these have included the 1990 Asian Games, 1993 East Asian Games, 1994 Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled, 1996 Asian Winter Games, 1996 Asia-Pacific Special Olympic Games and the 2001 World University Games. Naidu, in his announcements, said that Andhra Pradesh and India would not only be bidding for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, but a future Asian Games and 2016 Olympic Games. In 2005, athletes from at least four nations must be entered in an event or the event will not be included in the games. www.internationalgames.net /september2003.html   (146 words)

Ski Skiing team have represented Pakistan in the 3rd, 4th and 5th Asian Winter Games, Harbin China, Kangwon Korea, Aomori Japan in 1996, 1999 and 2003 respectively, The children's team which represented Pakistan in the 2nd Children Ski Competition held in Iran in February, 1998, managed to secure the coveted 3rd position. The international calendar includes for participation in 14th Asian Children Alpine Ski Championship, China. World Military Ski Championship Romania, FIS Alpine Sarikamis Cup at Turkey and Winter Olympics 2010 to be held at Vancouver, Canada. www.sports.gov.pk /html/ski.htm   (418 words)

International Games News February 2004 North and South Korea first marched together in the Sydney Olympic Games opening ceremony, then again at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea; the 2003 Asian Winter Games in Aomori, Japan, and the 2003 World University Games in Daegu, South Korea. The 1999 games were to be held in Fargo, North Dakota, but were cancelled, leaving a five year gap between the 1997 and 2002 editions. In what is becoming an almost commonplace tradition, North and South Korea announced that they would be marching together at the opening ceremonies of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. www.internationalgames.net /february2004.html   (418 words)

International Games News December 1999 The 2001 winter games are currently scheduled for Vuokati, Finland and the 2001 summer edition is to be held in Murcia, Spain. Plans have been made to revive the idea of the Afro-Asian Games, a competition scheduled several times over the past decade, but as yet not held. Paris, France will host the summer games and Bled, Slovenia will host the winter edition. www.internationalgames.net /december1999.htm   (545 words)

International Games News September 2003 China is also scheduled to host the 2007 Asian Winter Games in Changchun, and the 2007 Special Olympics World Games in Shanghai, before it hosts the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Pakistan was then scheduled for the 2001 games (when they were due to host the 1999 games), but the 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, war in Afghanistan (2002) and war in Iraq (2003) has meant the 9th edition of the games have not been held. The report recommended that Canada bid for the summer Olympic Games in either 2016, 2020 or 2024 and the Olympic Winter Games in 2030. www.internationalgames.net /september2003.html   (545 words)

International Games News September 2003 China is also scheduled to host the 2007 Asian Winter Games in Changchun, and the 2007 Special Olympics World Games in Shanghai, before it hosts the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Pakistan was then scheduled for the 2001 games (when they were due to host the 1999 games), but the 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, war in Afghanistan (2002) and war in Iraq (2003) has meant the 9th edition of the games have not been held. The report recommended that Canada bid for the summer Olympic Games in either 2016, 2020 or 2024 and the Olympic Winter Games in 2030. www.internationalgames.net /september2003.html   (545 words)

Japan International Games News Japan, returned to the top of the Asian Winter Games medals table, after two disappointing games in 1996 and 1999 that had seen them slip to third and fourth in the medals race. Nagano will be using some of the facilities from the 1998 Olympic Games for the Special Olympic Games, the first time the Special Olympics have been held in an Olympic City. Nagano is hoping to rely on volunteer support for the games, especially those volunteers who have experience from the 1998 Olympic Games. www.internationalgames.net /newsjapan.htm   (1161 words)

International Games News March 2003 Hosts of course of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and 2008 Paralympic Games, China has also been awarded the 2007 Winter Asian Games in Changchung and the 2007 Special Olympic Summer World Games in Shanghai. Summer games have been held every two years since 1991, winter games since 1993. The games have been planned on an annual basis since 1996, but were suspended in 1999 also for a lack of sponsorship. www.internationalgames.net /march2003.html   (1161 words)

Brewers Nero said Nilsson decided he wouldn't have time to manage the Olympic team when he became involved this winter in efforts to save the struggling Australian Baseball League, a professional circuit that plays games from October to February. With Nilsson currently heavily involved in saving professional baseball in Australia and mulling whether to play in the Olympics in 2000, some might wonder if he'll be able to focus on the 1999 season, almost certainly his last with the Brewers. Nilsson unveiled plans Tuesday to purchase the ABL, reduce it from eight to six teams and add two Asian teams to begin play next October as the International Baseball League Australia. www.jsonline.com /sports/brew/thu/nil12199.asp   (1161 words)

SAMSUNG's Digital World - Timeline & History SAMSUNG Group We actively participate as a contributor in the Asian Games, SAMSUNG Nations Cup Riding Competition, SAMSUNG Running Festival, SAMSUNG World Championship (a U.S. LPGA Tour), and many other sporting events around the world. We also have served in that capacity at the 1999 Nagano Winter Olympics, and will be a Worldwide Olympic Partner in the 2006 Torino Olympics and 2008 Beijing Olympics. In 2000, SAMSUNG started its management program with a new twist and aimed to stay ahead of the great waves of digital changes now engulfing the world. www.samsung.com /AboutSAMSUNG/SAMSUNGGroup/TimelineHistory   (1161 words)

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