North Korea to send 22 athletes to Pyeongchang, compete in three sports

Both North Korea and South Korea agree to march under a single flag at the opening ceremony of games

LAUSANNE: North Korea will send 22 athletes to the Winter Games in the neighbouring South next month and compete in three sports and five disciplines, the International Olympic Committee said on Saturday.



The IOC said in a statement that the North and South had agreed to march under a single flag at the opening ceremony and would field a united team in the women's ice hockey, confirming earlier reports.