
The 2018 Winter Olympics (XXIII Olympic Winter Games) were held in Pyeongchang, South Korea. from February 9 to February 25, 2018.
The games were marked by the banishment of Russia's Olympic teams due to widespread doping of athletes in many sports and disciplines. The athletes who passed testing participated as Olympic Athletes from Russia. Men's and women's teams were established from the eligible players.
The two Koreas sent a unified team to participate in the games.
The games also marked the first Winter Olympics not to have the players from the National Hockey League participate.
The men's tournament was held at the Gangneung Hockey Centre and was won by the Olympic Athletes from Russia team.
The women's tournament was held at the Kwandong Hockey Centre and was won by the United States.