PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — After a night of pomp and politics, Olympic athletes are getting down to what it is all about: competition! Day 1 features medal events in short track speed skating, snowboarding and biathlon:
Here are some key things to watch. All times Eastern:
Women's Ice hockey
Not all politics will be left at the opening ceremony. While medals will be awarded in a number of disciplines, one of the biggest ticket events is a preliminary round of women's ice hockey (7:10 a.m.). The combined Korean team will make its debut against Switzerland.