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China must not use political pressure to restrict athletes at Beijing Games / Role of media more important than ever

The Beijing Winter Olympics kicks off amid a confrontation between the United States and China, and with the world still reeling from the novel coronavirus pandemic. It is hoped that this will be an international event where athletes will be able to safely demonstrate their abilities and deliver excitement to…

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British athlete says China should not host Olympics over rights record

Beijing (AFP) - A British silver medallist and a prominent US coach at the Beijing Winter Olympics have criticised the decision to award the Games to China over its human rights record.

AFP

How to watch the Beijing Winter Olympics in Australia

As Australia sweats through another summer, the world turns its attention to the cool competition at the Beijing Winter Olympics. Here's what you need to know about how and when to watch.

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N.Korea's Kim calls Olympics 'great victory' for China, calls for better relations

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a message to Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulating him on the Beijing Winter Olympics as a "great victory" and saying he wanted to improve relations between their countries, state news agency KCNA reported on Friday.

Reuters

Beijing Winter Olympics | Skier Arif Khan eyes a top-30 finish

To take part in slalom and giant slalom

The Hindu

What time does 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony start? Dates and full schedule

From starting dates to the full schedule - here is everything you need to know about this month’s Winter Olympics in Beijing

Daily Mirror

Winter Olympics 2022: Eve Muirhead and Dave Ryding to share flag-bearing duties for Great Britain

Eve Murihead and Dave Ryding will share the flag-bearing duties for Great Britain at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

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Ukraine in focus for Olympics insurers as Beijing Games kick off

The threat of war between Russia and Ukraine is the biggest risk for insurers offering coverage during the Beijing Winter Olympics as an outbreak of hostilities could force team withdrawals or appearance cancellations, industry sources say.

Reuters

Factbox-Russia, China may sign energy, other deals amid Moscow tension with West

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets China's leader Xi Jinping this week when he attends the Beijing Winter Olympics and they may seek to deepen trade ties in energy and other areas at a time when Moscow is at loggerheads with the West over Ukraine.

Reuters

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Start date, time and how to watch it live in the UK

From Torvill and Dean to Steven Bradbury, the Winter Olympics has the potential to make legends. The BBC will have coverage of the events, set to take place throughout February - here's the start date and channel information

Daily Mirror

Weather at Beijing Olympics should be better than Pyeongchang

Beijing (AFP) - Those competing in this month's Beijing Winter Olympics will face frosty temperatures but should be spared the Siberian winds and chill factor that sparked postponements and athlete anger during the last Games in South Korea.

AFP

Beijing Winter Olympics: Manager of Indian contingent tests negative for COVID-19

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra on Thursday confirmed that the manager of the Indian contingent at the Beijing Winter Olympics has tested negative for COVID-19.

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Peel, Kerry to lead Australian Games team

Aerial skier Laura Peel and figure skater Brendan Kerry will be Australia's flag bearers at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night.

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Around 50 athletes test positive for COVID-19 before Beijing Winter Olympics

Amid China's zero-COVID policy, around 50 foreign athletes scheduled to take part in the Beijing Winter Olympics have tested positive for the coronavirus.

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2022 Winter Olympics live, TV channels, TV schedule, times, how to watch the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

The 2022 Winter Olympics will begin on Wednesday with Alpine Skiing, Curling, and some Women's preliminary hockey.

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Sport begins at Beijing Olympics under shadow of Covid, rights fears

Beijing (AFP) - Curling got the Beijing Winter Olympics under way on Wednesday in front of a smattering of spectators as China tried to move on from the diplomatic boycotts and Covid fears that have dogged the lead-up to the Games.

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Fewer Japanese companies sponsor Team Japan for Beijing Games amid Tokyo 2020 woes, issues in China

A few Japanese companies are among the Olympic sponsors supporting the Games and Japan's delegation at the Beijing Winter Olympics, which start Friday.

Reuters

Olympics-Curling kicks off Beijing Games ahead of Putin-Xi main event

Mixed doubles curling opened competition at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Wednesday as the shadow of war in Ukraine, and the impending arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin, loomed over an event already transformed by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Beijing Olympics begins torch relay under shadow of Covid, rights fears

Beijing (AFP) - The Beijing Winter Olympics torch relay began its truncated journey to Friday's opening ceremony as China tried to move on from the diplomatic boycotts and Covid fears that have dogged the build-up to the Games.

Evening Standard

Winter Olympics 2022 opening ceremony: UK start time, date, how long is it and Team GB flagbearers

The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing have arrived and with them comes what is sure to be a show-stopper of an opening ceremony.

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China's zero-COVID policy dims sponsors' hopes of Olympic boost

BEIJING -- Chinese companies that are sponsors of the Beijing Winter Olympics have been devoting themselves to the promotion of their products.

AFP

Sports set to start at Beijing Olympics but controversies weigh heavy

Beijing (AFP) - The sporting action gets under way at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Wednesday, two days before the opening ceremony of a Games overshadowed by diplomatic boycotts and concerns about human rights and Covid.

AFP

Luge ace Loch must tame Beijing's 'flying snow dragon'

Yanqing (China) (AFP) - The sliding events at the Beijing Winter Olympics get off to a high-speed start on Saturday when Germany's Felix Loch tries to write history in the men's luge.

AFP

Kilde looks to set Norwegian tone in Olympic downhill

Yanqing (China) (AFP) - Aleksander Aamodt Kilde will bear the weight of an expectant nation when the Norwegian competes in alpine skiing's opening event of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the men's downhill, on Sunday.

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How will China handle the dual threats of COVID and political protests at the Winter Olympics?

The Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics start on Friday – the first time in history the same city has hosted both the summer and winter games.

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