And we have 93% of children and young people regularly playing sport in these organisations.”Norse code: what’s the secret of the Norwegians’ Winter Olympics success? With three days remaining of these Olympics, Norway, a country of 5.2 million people, has won 35 medals. But what Norway’s athletes lack in finances they make up for in camaraderie – which is reinforced by a strict “no idiots” rule. We don’t really think it’s a big deal.”Of course infrastructure and camaraderie is only a part of Norway’s Winter Olympic success. Get our Winter Olympics Recap email, delivered every day during the Games.

Source: The Guardian February 22, 2018 19:00 UTC