K-pop bands Itzy and Riize performed for the 7,000 people at the venue, along with punk group Crying Nut, and Korean rapper Lee Young-Ji, while local students sung along to the Gangwon 2024 theme song, "We Go High." Young athletes continue to challenge and improve through sport, and this will be a good opportunity for them to make a step forward to becoming leaders in the future.” Sport shooter Jin Jong-oh was also at the event, and told us: “The flame of Gangwon 2024 has finally arrived in Seoul and the torch relay is set to get underway with the support of so many people here at the plaza. Young athletes from all around the world will become friends through sport here, and we will make sure these Games will provide the stage that they can realise their dreams and passion.” Two-time Olympic champion speed skater Lee Sang-hwa added: “We stand here today with the Olympic flame burning brightly on the torch. It is great to see so many young people involved, working together, given we shine brighter when we are together!” The 2010 Winter Olympic figure skating champion Yuna Kim, a Gangwon 2024 Honorary Ambassador, said: “I’m so proud to be celebrating 100 days to go today. K-Pop stars, athletes, organisers, and sports fans were in attendance at the event in the capital of the Republic of Korea on Wednesday (11 October), as the Gangwon 2024 Torch Tour also began. A huge celebration in Seoul marked the key milestone of 100 days to go until the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024.
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