With the host nation, Republic of Korea, marching side by side with their neighbours from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, under the Korean Unification Flag in a powerful gesture of friendship, peace and togetherness were very much the central themes as the 23rd edition of the Olympic Winter Games was officially launched on 9 February 2018. A truly spectacular Opening Ceremony on 9 February 2018, watched by a capacity crowd at PyeongChang’s Olympic Stadium, and millions of TV viewers around the world, set the tone for what is sure to be an especially moving and exciting 16 days of sporting action.