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DURBAN, South Africa -- Two days before the vote, the president of South Korea said Monday it was his "duty" to help Pyeongchang secure the 2018 Winter Olympics and create a new "mecca" for winter sports in Asia. President Lee Myung-bak is in Durban to promote Pyeongchangs third consecutive bid for the games in a three-way competition with Munich and Annecy, France. Pyeongchang, competing again after narrow defeats for the 2010 and 2014 Olympics, is considered the one to beat as it seeks to become the first Asian city outside of Japan to host the Winter Games. Sapporo hosted the games in 1972; Nagano in 1998. "We want as many people in Korea and Asia to enjoy winter sports," Lee told a small group of international reporters. "I consider this my duty and my mission to deliver the games for Asia." The South Koreans have repeatedly stressed that their bid could open the Winter Olympics to a new market of 600 million young people in Asia. Lee said Europe and North America already have developed winter sports markets, and that Asia should now have its turn. "If we do win, its not just about Korea or Pyeongchang," the president said. "It is our aspiration to become a mecca for winter sports." The South Koreans are hoping that their persistence over 10 years of bidding will pay off this time when members of the International Olympic Committee vote by secret ballot on Wednesday. "We worked very hard and we hope members of the IOC will recognize and appreciate the efforts we have made," Lee said, speaking in Korean through an interpreter. "By hosting the games, we hope to spread the spirit of the Olympics beyond Pyeongchang -- throughout Asia." Lee brushed off concerns about tensions with North Korea, saying South Korea had successfully hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul and co-hosted the 2002 World Cup with Japan without any security problems. "To talk about a North Korean risk is quite unfounded," he said. "We dont have anything to worry about in that regard." The Korean peninsula technically remains in a state of war because the Koreas three-year conflict ended in a truce, not a peace treaty, in 1953. The heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone runs straight through Gangwon, the province where Pyeongchang is located. "If Pyeongchang wins the bid, people will be reminded of the importance of having stability and peace on the Korean peninsula," Lee said. Lee cited his governments extensive financial backing for the Olympic project, including US$3 billion in investment for a high-speed rail link connecting Pyeongchang with the capital Seoul. He declined to be drawn on the citys chances on Wednesday, but said he would do everything he could to assure the IOC of his governments unconditional support for the games. 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LOS ANGELES -- The Clippers expected theyd be better once Chris Paul returned to the lineup. They just probably couldnt have imagined how much. Blake Griffin had 26 points, 11 rebounds and six assists Sunday night as Los Angeles stormed out to a 31-point lead in the first quarter with its All-Star point guard back on the court and pummeled the Philadelphia 76ers 123-78. "It felt great just to play. You never know what its going to be like until you actually get out there and compete," Paul said. "A lot of things go through your mind out there, especially when you come back because you want to make sure youre not too tired and not trying too hard. But at the same time, weve been playing extremely well and I didnt want to break up our rhythm." Jamal Crawford scored 21 for the defending Pacific Division champions, who were 12-6 while Paul was sidelined with a right shoulder he separated Jan. 3 at Dallas. The seven-time All-Star point guard showed no signs of rust, getting seven points and eight assists in 23 minutes. "He set the tone," Crawford said. "The energy from when he was introduced, to the level of play that he brings, it makes everybody better." DeAndre Jordan had 20 rebounds and 10 points, helping Los Angeles increase its division lead over idle Phoenix to four games. The 45-point margin of victory was the largest for the Clippers franchise. The previous record was 39, set in a 121-82 win over Chicago on Nov. 24 at Staples Center. "Thats an intense, defensive-oriented athletic type of team. We ran into a buzz saw and we got jumped early," Sixers coach Brett Brown said. "What an incredible opportunity for a young point guard like Michael Carter-Williams to see Chris Paul play and to play against him." Carter-Williams, who leads all rookies in scoring, rebounding and assists per game, finished with 14 points, five assists and seven boards in 34 1/2 minutes. Tony Wroten scored 21 points off the bench for the 76ers, losers of six straight and 13 of 16. Center Spencer Hawes missed all eight shots in 23 scoreless minutes and had just two rebounds. Pauls return provided an instant spark, as the Clippers opened the game with a 13-0 run that included a pair of 3-pointers by Craawford off Philadelphia turnovers.dddddddddddd They widened the gap to 30-5 while the 76ers missed 17 of their first 19 shots. Griffin limped to the dressing room with a bruised left shin after Wroten fell into him on a foul by Jordan with less 3 minutes left in the opening period. But the four-time All-Star returned to the bench before the teams highest-scoring quarter of the season ended, and Willie Green put an exclamation point on it with a 3 from the left corner to give Los Angeles a 46-15 cushion. Griffin and teammate Antawn Jamison shared a laugh on the bench as Wroten went to the foul line, trying to cut into a 54-17 deficit about 3 minutes into the second quarter. By then, it hardly seemed to matter to the sellout crowd that Clippers starting forward J.J. Redick missed his third straight game with a sore right hip. It was a laugher the whole way. "Our defence really set the tone," Crawford said. "When were covering for each other like that and playing together, it makes it tough on other teams and kind of breaks their rhythm." Griffin showed no hint of any ankle issues after his mishap -- particularly during a Showtime-like sequence in the second quarter. Paul went in alone on a fast break with Griffin trailing the play, then bounced the ball off the glass and Griffin sent the crowd into a frenzy with the first of back-to-back windmill dunks 27 seconds apart. That made it 60-21 with 4:46 left in the first half. "I think our guys have tried that in a one-point game. Thats the problem," coach Doc Rivers said. "But thats who they are, and I dont want to take the joy away -- as long as theres no turnovers with it." Philadelphia never challenged after the Clippers built a 69-30 halftime lead. Crawfords 15-footer gave them their biggest margin, 89-33, with 6:01 left in the third quarter. It was 100-51 going into the fourth. Before Sunday, the Clippers had never beaten Philadelphia by more than 29 points since the franchises first played in 1970-71. NOTES: The Clippers shot 56.2 per cent and the Sixers 27.0 -- going 3 for 28 from 3-point range. ... The Clippers are 10-1 against teams that are currently in last place in their respective divisions. The only blemish was a 98-80 loss at Orlando on Nov. 6. ' ' ' |
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