Sports and patriotism often go hand in hand, especially at international events like the Olympics, where athletes represent their countries.
So it’s probably only natural for Olympic medalists to flaunt their national flags on the podium.
On Thursday, three days before the 17-day Winter Games come to a close, medalists for the women’s snowboard big air final and men‘s ski halfpipe were seen celebrating their wins with ecstatic smiles, among family and fellow winners, with giant flags becoming capes.
By Lim Jeong-yeo ()
kaylalim@heraldcorp.com
