Yugoslavia year 1998 Sport – Nagano Winter Olympic games full set
The Nagano Winter Games, officially known as the 18th Olympic Winter Games, were held in Nagano, Japan, from February 7 to February 22, 1998. It was a significant event in the history of the Olympics as it marked the first time the Winter Games were held in Asia, outside of Japan. The Games featured 72 events across 7 sports, including figure skating, skiing, ice hockey, and snowboarding.
Some notable highlights from the Nagano Winter Games include:
- Debut of Snowboarding: Snowboarding made its Olympic debut in Nagano, introducing events such as the halfpipe and giant slalom.
- Women’s Ice Hockey: The Nagano Games saw the debut of women’s ice hockey as an Olympic event. The United States won the gold medal, with Canada taking silver and Finland earning bronze.
- Figure Skating Drama: The figure skating competition was marred by controversy when allegations of vote-rigging in the pairs event surfaced. The scandal led to a revision of the scoring system in subsequent competitions.
- Dominance of Norway: Norway emerged as the top-performing nation, winning a total of 26 medals, including 10 golds.
- Japanese Success: The host nation, Japan, also had a successful showing, winning 10 medals overall, including 5 golds.
Overall, the Nagano Winter Games were praised for their organization and the hospitality of the host nation. They left a lasting legacy in Japan and contributed to the growth of winter sports in Asia.
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