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Winter Olympics in Turin

February 19, 2006

Read these DW-WORLD stories about the fight for gold in Turin.

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The 20th Winter Olympics kicked off on Feb. 10 in the northern Italian city of Turin with flag-bearers from 85 participating countries. Until Feb. 26, around 2,500 athletes will compete for 84 gold medals in 15 winter sports disciplines. Germany hopes to do even better than at the Salt Lake City Games in 2002, when it brought home 36 medals -- and again give its major competitors -- Norway and the United States -- a run for their money.

Read these DW-WORLD stories about the race for gold in Turin.

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Turin Expects Boost From Hosting Olympic Games

Olympic organizers are hoping Turin will see long-lasting economic benefits from the games. But many are disappointed by low spectator turnout.
February 19, 2006

Germans End Cross-Country Grief

Germany's cross-country team won silver in the women's rely as the country took over at the top of the medal table thanks to a one-two women's biathlon finish and a men's cross-country bronze.
February 18, 2006

German Olympic Athletes Worth Their Weight in Gold

Germany won the most medals at the Winter Olympics in Turin. But the absence of any flag-waving at home suggests that the athletes' impressive haul left Germans cold. Has the country simply come to expect success?
February 26, 2006

Doping Allegations Tarnish Olympics Opening

The shadow of previous doping scandals hangs over the opening of the Winter Olympics in Turin Friday after eight athletes were given suspensions to clear up questionable test results.
February 10, 2006

Soldier-Athletes Lead Germany to Medals

Germany has already clinched some 18 medals at the Winter Olympics underway in Turin. But few people know that two-thirds of them went to army-sponsored athletes.
February 21, 2006

Germany's Greis the Golden Boy of Turin

Securing his place in Olympics history, Germany's Michael Greis became the most successful athlete at the Turin Winter Games on Saturday when he won his third gold medal in the men's 15-km biathlon.
February 25, 2006

Building on The Past to Ensure Future Olympic Success

The small town of Oberhof was once the bedrock of East Germany's winter sports success. Now, huge investment has turned it into a state-of-the-art center of excellence where German athletes train for Olympic glory.
February 12, 2006

2006 Winter Olympics Open in Turin

The Italian town of Turin officially shed its gritty past Friday with the long-awaited opening ceremonies to the 2006 Winter Olympic Games.
February 10, 2006

Many Potential Security Threats as Winter Olympics Kick Off

Italy's security services, backed by surveillance and manpower support from the world's intelligence agencies, are facing a number of potential threats in the run-up to the Winter Olympics in Turin.
February 9, 2006

Olympic Spirit Shines Through as Germany Boosts Belgium

Sportsmanship is one thing but taking part in an Olympic discipline for the glory of another country is taking it to the extreme. It's not exactly what's happened but the Germans are certainly giving Belgium a hand.
February 15, 2006

Germany's Hopefuls at the Winter Olympics

Germany surpassed expectations with an impressive showing in the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Utah. One betting firm reckons they just might do it again in 2006.
February 10, 2006

Court Decision Paves Olympics Way for Stasi-linked Coach

German figure-skating coach Ingo Steuer has been told he can now travel to the Turin Olympics after a Berlin court ruled he been unfairly treated by the German Olympic Committee (NOK).
February 6, 2006