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New head of South Korean 2018 Winter Games vows ‘success’ after delays

Cho Yang-ho took control of the 2018 Winter Games organizing committee last month amid construction delays and questions about a government audit.
(Ahn Young-joon / Associated Press)
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With the organizers of the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, hoping to recover from a turbulent summer, the group’s new leader met with International Olympic Committee officials over the weekend.

Cho Yang-ho took control of the organizing committee last month amid construction delays and questions about a government audit.

The prominent businessman led South Korea’s successful bid to host the 2018 Games.

“We had a very positive meeting with President Cho and welcome him back as the leader of the Pyeongchang 2018 Games,” IOC official Gunilla Lindberg said in a statement. “We were able to see during our discussions that he realizes the scope of the task that lies ahead of him and that he is ready for the challenge.”

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The meeting took place Sunday in Nanjing, China, site of the 2014 Youth Olympic Games.

“We have a long road ahead,” Cho said. “But I am committed to the success of the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang and will work closely with the IOC to ensure success.”

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