The Yorkshire Post says: Going for gold '“ now to the Winter Olympics
Nevertheless, the Yorkshire contingent is still six strong – further testament to this region’s strength in depth when it comes to Olympic disciplines – and the white rose county will be flying the flag for Team GB.
Yet, while Britain’s ambitious medal target reflects the increased investment in winter sports, these Games will be defined by international events. Not only must the IOC demonstrate that there’s no place for drug cheats following industrial-scale cheating by Russia in Sochi four years ago, but sport’s role as a force for good in a troubled world could be re-enforced if there’s a thawing of relations between South and North Korea. The stakes – or should that be skates? – are that high.