the 1988 Summer Olympics

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Carl_Lewis
gptkbp:awards gptkb:China
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:East_Germany
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:NBC
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:1992_Summer_Olympics
gptkb:1984_Summer_Olympics
gptkbp:controversy Ben Johnson doping scandal
gptkbp:cultural_events Cultural festivals
Food fairs
International art exhibitions
Sports exhibitions
Korean traditional performances
gptkbp:electrification gptkb:Greece
gptkb:Seoul
gptkbp:events gptkb:237
gptkbp:hosted_by gptkb:Seoul
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the 1988 Summer Olympics
gptkbp:involved_countries 159
gptkbp:legacy Cultural exchange opportunities
Increased international tourism
Improved infrastructure in Seoul
Increased popularity of taekwondo
Promotion of South Korea on the global stage
gptkbp:mascot gptkb:Hodori
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Florence_Griffith-Joyner
gptkb:Mary_Lou_Retton
gptkb:Carl_Lewis
gptkb:Ben_Johnson
gptkb:Greg_Louganis
gptkbp:number_of_teams 8,391
gptkbp:official_language gptkb:Korean
English
gptkbp:opening_ceremony gptkb:Seoul_Olympic_Stadium
gptkb:A_New_Beginning
Harmony and Peace
October 2, 1988
September 17, 1988
gptkbp:security_features Increased military presence
Use of surveillance technology
Tightened access control
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:beer
gptkb:Samsung
gptkb:Hyundai
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:Korean_Air
gptkbp:sport gptkb:Swimming
gptkb:Basketball_Player
gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities over 100,000
gptkbp:year gptkb:1988