IOC rewarded the South Koreans for patience

Among the candidates were also German and French Munich Annecy. Korea waiting for this moment for more than eight years. To get the Olympics, she managed only a third attempt. In 2003, Pyeongchang lost all three voices Vancouver, and in 2007 – Sochi, again with minimal lag in four voices. Already one of his insistence Koreans earned home games. And here it is – a long-awaited victory. Already in the first round vote for Pyeongchang 54 out of 95 members of the executive committee of the IOC. The application received unanimous support from the population, and members of the IOC could not take into account this aspect when taking a decision. Over 90% of residents voted for the Olympics in Phenchhane. For comparison: in Germany the figure is around 60% in France and even less – 50%. In addition, all sports facilities in Korea have already been built and are compact – another plus in the account PyeongChang. Traditionally, the day began with the presentation of applications of applicants. Koreans were the last, after the French, and against the explicit outsider Annecy looked a winner. Gallium though and has extensive experience of major competitions, but boasts an impressive budget, I could not. Munich opened the same session. The advantages of the order-loving German – a ready infrastructure and financial support to large companies. Among the disadvantages – dispersion of future sports facilities, as well as protests by local residents. Also known unwritten rule of rotation over the world: Olympic Games-2018 can not come in Europe as well as the 2014 Games will be held in Sochi. This principle is at hand only Asian Phenchhanu – that's another reason for the decision by the IOC. Pyeongchang County is located in the northeast of South Korea and is a popular ski resort of the Koreans. True, except for sporting events and the East Asian flavor Phenchhanu will have nothing to offer visitors: sights in the city a bit. In addition, the time difference will hardly mind the European and American sports fans. Nevertheless, the route the torch has already been determined. In 2014, in Sochi, he went to the Korean Pyeongchang.