From the foothills of Germany’s Alps, a top skiier eyes glory for VietnamVietnamese-born Tan Nico Düsterfeld from Germany aspires to represent his birth country in the 2018 Winter Olympics. “My dream is to represent my country of origin, Vietnam, in the upcoming Winter Olympics,” Tan says, beaming with pride. Scheduled to take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea, the 2018 Winter Olympics has featured Alpine Skiing since 1936. Depicting his first contact with the powdery mountains of Bavaria, Tan describes: “I was two and a half when I picked up my first skis on a family trip with parents. Bavaria, the largest state in southeast Germany, whose capital is Munich, is renowned for its mountainous terrain and alpine foothills.

Source: VietNamNet News July 17, 2016 05:26 UTC