TURIN, Feb. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- DPR Korea's Phyo Yong-myong and JongYong-hyok dropped out of the figure skating pairs competition at the Winter Olympics on Monday after Phyo crashed into the boards during a practice.

    The pair, who ended last in 20 skaters after the short program on Saturday, were practicing on Sunday when Phyo fell and was taken to hospital.

    Free program competition will be held later on Monday. Enditem