Russian athletes and staff who controversially had their life bans for doping lifted last week will not be invited to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, the International Olympic Committee says.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach said the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision to uphold the appeals of 28 Russians against Olympic life bans was unexpected.
North Korean athletes will compete in figure skating, short track speed skating, Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and hockey.
Olympic chief Thomas Bach held talks with North Korea's International Olympic Committee member Chang Ung on the practicalities of sending athletes to next month's games in the South.
South Korean President Moon Jae-In thanked US President Donald Trump for his efforts to bring North Korea to the negotiating table. "I think President Trump's role in the realisation of inter-Korean talks was very big."
The torch will arrive in South Korea on November 1 for the start of the domestic torch relay of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics.
France became the first nation to publicly raise the possibility of skipping the Olympics on security grounds.
In a historic first for the International Olympic Committee, both Paris and Los Angeles were crowned hosts for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics.
Together, the two cities have hosted the games thrice. The International Olympic Committee's decision turns the spotlight on security challenges for Paris while giving Los Angeles ample time to upgrade its public transportation system.
The International Olympic Committee has agreed to award the 2024 and 2028 Games at the same time, effectively guaranteeing that Paris and Los Angeles will be the hosts.
In his report, WADA's Richard McLaren accused Russia of "state-sponsored" cheating that involved more than 1,000 athletes across more than 30 sports.
The funds will be used for the development of athletes around the world, especially those from underprivileged communities.
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