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2. Where are they taking place this year? Last time?
3. How many countries take part?
4. Which winter sports do you like best? Why?


curling

Figure skating
luge

Ice hockey
Ski jumping

Speed skating

Short track skating

Free style skiing

skeleton

Nordic combined

Cross country skiing

biathalon

Alpine skiing

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2. Sochi/Vancouver, Canada
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