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`The 20th Olympic Games opens on August 26, 1972, in Munchen the Federal Republic of Germany. During the 16-day sport festival, all of the scheduled events will take place in that German city, except for yachting which will be held at Kiel, the Baltic seaport. More than 8,000 athletes and 3,000 sport officials from as many as 123 countries are taking part in this Olympiad which is the biggest in history. Under the motto ``More Speed, More Height and More Power,`` the athletes will compete in a grand manifestation of their strength, beauty and athletic ability for their individual and national glory. The number of the slated events total 21 - which break down to 191 divisions. They include track and field, rowing, basketball, boxing, canoeing, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, soccer, gymnastics, weight lifting, team handball, hockey, judo, wrestling, swimming and diving, pentathlon, shooting, archery, yachting and volleyball. A total of 364 gold medals, 364 silver medals and 381 bronze medals will be awarded. Representing the Republic of Korea are 46 athletes who, accompanied by 16 sport officials, are participating in eight events-track and field, boxing weight lifting, judo, wrestling, swimming, shooting and volleyball. Hoping that this Olympics will promote sound ideals and high physical standard of youths in the interest of world peace and that our athletes will achieve good results to enhance our national prestige abroad by demonstrating their indomitable spirit and genuine sportsmanship, the Ministry of Communications is issuing these commemorative stamps.`