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Discussion in 'ATHENS 2004 non-badminton events' started by other, Aug 29, 2004.

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    hey, didn't korea enter as a single united delegation, at least in the opening ceremony....how come they still split up when it comes to competition and the medal tables?
     
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    i think all they did was walk together. the flags that they used are still separate (two sided) so they are still separate nations.
     
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    Yes i think They are always separate i saw on TV they always write South Korea and North Korea not only Korea ...
     
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    well....walking together is a start :rolleyes:
     
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    ^^
    Now, maybe the other two seperated Asian sides also should do the same and start rebuilding the relationship from there???
     
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    It was mentioned in the opening ceremony that they were walking together and it was a very well received action since they got a very good reception from the crowd as did the Iraqi delegation.
     
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    who are they...................?
     
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    You're kidding right? Think really, really populous, and much, much smaller but has American friends..
     
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    lol........make that 3....hong kong had their own delegation as well.
    oh well, that's the way the world is.
     
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    ^^

    Well, luckily, HK is at least legally, part of PRC and would have to play the Chinese national anthem if they won a gold.

    Chinese Taipei is still considered a seperate entity; this time in Athens when they won 2 Taekwondo golds the flag that was used was an Olympic spirit flag with the five rings and a star, and the national anthem used was the olympic anthem.

    I guess at this point it's only sufficient to be connected at heart.
     

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