4th Winter Youth Olympic Games

It is scheduled to be held between 19 January and 2 February 2024 in Gangwon Province, South Korea.

The IOC's Future Host Commission named Gangwom as its preferred candidate for the Games, and entered into targeted dialogue with the region under the new Olympic bid process. Their hosting was ratified at the 135th IOC Session in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 10 January 2020. The events will be hosted at sites in Gangneung and Pyeongchang County, which previously hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. They will be the first Winter Youth Olympics held outside of Europe and the third overall Youth Olympics to be held in Asia after 2010 in Singapore and 2014 in Nanjing, China.

Closing Ceremony Gangwon 2024

Winter Youth Olympic Games

When:  19:45 KST (Korean Stand Time) , Thursday 1 February 2024

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Gangwon 2024 Opening Ceremony

4th Winter Youth Olympic Games 

The Olympic family returns to South Korea on 19 January to celebrate the Opening Ceremony of the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games.

Where:  Gangneung Oval and PyeongChang Dome

When:  19:45 (7:45 pm) KST Friday, 29 January 2024

To Watch:

1. Login in to Gangwon 2024 on Olympics.com 
2. Download the Olympics App: “Olympics: Live Sports & News”
3.  It may also be livestreamed (?) on IOC MediaYouTube.

Opening Ceremony Director: Yan Jung-ung

Opening Ceremony concept

The Opening Ceremony of Gangwon 2024, set to take place simultaneously in the Gangneung Oval and PyeongChang Dome, will revolve around the theme of “The Universe”. The cosmos theme symbolises the infinite possibilities for youth, from the imaginative “ice planet” playground to the gravity-defying freedom of outer space.

The young people taking part in the ceremony will metaphorically “grow up” as they explore the shining stars and microcosm within themselves, guided by the slogan “Grow Together, Shine Forever”. The ceremony’s heroine, Wuri, will embark on a journey into the realm of the imagination, rediscovering her long-forgotten dream and creating her own universe.

K-pop at the heart of the celebration

A diverse line-up of artists, dancers and singers will celebrate Korean culture during the ceremony. The main stage at the Gangneung Oval will feature newly formed boy band LUN8 and girl band Triple S. Renowned Korean rappers and hip-hop award winners Ash Island and Changmo, traditional Korean band Lennalchi, and dance crew Ambiguous Dance Company, known for merging hip-hop and classical dance, will also take to the main stage.

Meanwhile, at the PyeongChang Dome, there will beperformances by Korean singer Taeyeon, Korean rappers Hwasa and BewhY, 1 Million Dance Studio, and Korean-based Filipino boy band Hori7on.