North Korea figure skaters delight crowds in Olympic debut

 

North Korea's figure skaters have made their debut at the Winter Olympics, showing off an "electric" routine that earned them a spot in the qualifying round.

Ryom Tae-ok and Kim Ju-sik were greeted by cheers as they performed their routine, set to an instrumental cover of The Beatles' "A Day in the Life".
The performance on Wednesday saw the duo reach their personal best score.
They are the only North Korean athletes to qualify for the 2018 Games on merit.
Opening their routine with a triple twist lift, the duo were cheered on by a swarm of North Korean cheerleaders who wore red and white tracksuits and waved North Korean flags.
The participation of North Korean athletes and cultural troupes in the Olympics has not been without controversy, as some critics question the North's commitment to reconciliation and others warn it will change nothing on the nuclear front.

Source: BBC NEWS