South Korea’s Shim Suk-hee will miss the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Photo: AFP
South Korea’s Shim Suk-hee will miss the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Photo: AFP

Winter Olympics: South Korea speed skating champion’s Beijing hopes dashed after court refuses to overturn ban

  • Shim Suk-hee was suspended for two months by Korea Skating Union over series of exploitive laden texts she sent to a coach
  • Seoul Eastern District Court threw out her petition for a court injunction, ending her hopes of competing next month

South Korea’s Shim Suk-hee will miss the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Photo: AFP
South Korea’s Shim Suk-hee will miss the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Photo: AFP
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