Winter Olympic Games

Association head Enzo Smrekar addressed the athletes, saying that he believed that they trained hard and were entering the season ready. "The season is important because it is an Olympic season and we stand behind you, be confident, show what you are capable of and I believe that results will come this year".

In 1988, the Seoul Summer Olympic Games were held in the Republic of Korea, introducing the Land of the Morning Calm to the world. It was a historic moment for Korea. Ravaged by the Korean War (1950-1953), the country had long been dependent on foreign aid. However, within 30 years, Korea achieved a level of economic growth commonly described as the Miracle on the Han River.

The US Ski and Snowboard Association will file a formal request to the International Federation. The request is for the most successful female competitor Lindsay Won to be admitted to a men's race next year, reports Sega. 

The estimated value of the renovation of the Winter Palace of Sport in the capital is BGN 4 million excluding VAT (4.8 million with VAT). The state company Akademika 2011 EAD, which manages the facility, is expected to announce a public deal for the selection of a contractor. Reports SEGA. 

Štuhec won a total of 1,325 points and was second only to Mikaela Shiffrin of the US, who collected 1,643 points to win the crystal globe for the overall winner of the World Cup.

This is the best result for Slovenia following the overall win by Tina Maze in the in the 2012/13 season.

The Chinese snowboarding team is being coached by Peter Kotnik, the former head coach of the Slovenian team who still works with Slovenian Žan Košir, a double Olympic medallist in parallel slalom.

"Slovenians are very appreciated in China, and demand for Slovenian experts is high. Work conditions are excellent, and there is no austerity," Kotnik has told the STA.

Ioannis Proios of Greece speeds down the slope during the first run of the men's Giant Slalom race at the 2017 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Friday. [EPA]

Radoslav Yankov of Bulgaria failed to gain his second victory during the Snowboard World Cup races in Bansko on Sunday.

Yankov finished second in the parallel giant slalom, right after winning the competition on Friday. Sweeping through all the races and reaching the finals, Yankov fell down and finished second after Sylvain Dufour (France).

Bulgaria's snowboarder Radoslav Yankov won the parallel giant slalom in the World Cup in Bansko and is in the lead in the final standing.

The 27-yeard old Yankov was immaculate at the Alberto Tomba track and ranked second in the qualifications in order to reach the final.

In the final, he faced Swiss Nevin Galmarini who beat him at the end of January in the final at Rogla.

Vladimir Iliev won the gold in the Biathlon European Championship in Poland.

The 29-year old competitor from Troyan triumphed in the 10-km sprint, while Krasimir Anev completed the excellent performance of Bulgarians in Duszniki Zdroj with a bronze medal.

For Anev, this is the second medal in the championship after winning the silver in the 20 km individual competition.