Pyeongchang: A giant mock medal was ceremoniously thrown into a crowd celebrating a Dutch bronze medal at Holland House at the Pyeongchang Olympics, injuring two people.
The medal was thrown on Wednesday night after speedskaters Sven Kramer, Jan Blokhuijsen, Patrick Roest and Koen Verweij celebrated their bronze medal in the team pursuit, an event they were heavily favoured to win.
Kramer is team leader and issued an apology on Thursday, saying he was hoping for a quick recovery for the two injured fans.
Dutch media reported one of the two had to be taken to hospital for a check-up. Another was treated on site.
Holland House is known for its exuberant celebrations when the Dutch win speedskating medals.
