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3 days ago · The 1988 Seoul Olympics were the second summer Olympic Games held in Asia, after Tokyo 1964, and the first held in South Korea. As the host country, South Korea ranked fourth overall, winning 12 gold medals and 33 medals in the competition. 11,331 media (4,978 written press and 6,353 broadcasters ) showed the Games all over the world ...
4 days ago · An association football tournament was played as part of the 1988 Summer Olympics. The tournament featured 16 men's national teams from six continental confederations. The teams were drawn into four groups of four with each group playing a round-robin tournament.
5 days ago · Seoul 1988 was a triumph for the United States, as it was a triumph for South Korea – but only in the short term. History, it is said, is a map to the present. If the 24th Olympic Games in Seoul offer a lesson to the present-day, it is that one should try to avoid humiliating one’s opponent.
May 8, 2024 · Taekwondo made its first appearance at the Olympics as a demonstration sport at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The opening ceremony featured a mass demonstration of taekwondo, with hundreds of adults and children performing moves in unison.
Jun 24, 2024 · Yoo Nam-kyu of Korea Republic’s victory at the Seoul 1988 Games made him the first ever Olympic Men’s Singles champion. Seoul 1988 wasn’t just a historic debut for table tennis; it was a celebration of athleticism, international unity, and a legacy forged.
Jun 30, 2024 · Duncan Armstrong of Australia, left, is congratulated by Matt Biondi, after Armstrong's victory and new world record time in the Olympic men's 200-metre freestyle at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. In the background is West German start Michael Gross who finished fifth.
3 days ago · LISTEN | The CBC Olympic theme from 1988: The orchestral fanfare of soaring trumpets, strings and steady drums conveys strength and endurance. At a bold forte, the melody climbs steadily higher to ...
