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China’s Xi Meets More Heads of State in Winter Games Diplomatic Push

Chinese President Xi Jinping met the leaders of several more countries on Saturday as Beijing used the start of the Winter Olympics to score diplomatic points amid simmering tensions with the United States. Following a groundbreaking agreement with Russia on Friday over Taiwan and against NATO expansion, Xi held meetings…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Heartbreak for Team GB’s Kathryn Thomson as she crashes on first corner at Beijing 2022

After four years of preparation, speed skater Thomson's first 2022 Winter Olympics event was over in less than 15 seconds as she hit the ice at the first corner

Daily Mirror

Winter Olympics 2022: China win first gold, plus latest Team GB news, results and medal table

Hosts China won their first gold medal of the Winter Olympics in Beijing as they swept to victory in speed skating’s short track mixed team relay.

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Putin 'Falls Asleep' At Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony; Many Observers Think It Was Intentional

Vladimir Putin was seen taking a snooze during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics Friday as Ukraine’s national team marched through the stadium. The Russian President was caught on camera in his chair with his eyes closed as the Ukrainian athletes were introduced, and their national anthem was loudly played in…

Benzinga

Today at the Winter Olympics: Mixed results for Great Britain

Kate Ormerod failed to make the slopestyle final on her long-awaited Olympic debut.

The Independent UK

2022 Winter Olympics Medal Count: How Each Country Has Fared in Beijing

Check out the overall medal count at the Beijing Games.

Sports Illustrated

2022 Winter Olympics: What is biathlon? Allow us to explain!

Let's learn about biathlon, shall we?

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Winter Olympics: Andrew Musgrave relishing gruelling conditions set for skiathlon in Zhangjiakou

Musgrave, who moved to Norway, caused a minor uproar in his adopted nation by winning their 2013 National Championships.

The Independent UK

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics daily briefing: Strong start for Norway as the medals begin

Norway’s mixed biathlon team and Therese Johaug claim double gold as windy conditions play havoc

The Guardian - UK

IOC plays down 'overzealous' Chinese security guard who shoved Dutch reporter at Beijing Winter Olympics

Journalist Sjoerd den Daas was delivering his live report during the Games opening ceremony when several security officials surrounded him and one of them forcefully dragged him away.

ABC News

Scotty James and Yuto Totsuka told not to write off Shaun White at Winter Olympics

Three-time gold medallist Shaun White will put the pressure on his rivals simply by being at the Beijing Winter Olympics for one last hurrah

Daily Mirror

Norway’s Therese Johaug wins first gold medal of 2022 Winter Olympics in 15km skiathlon

The first gold medal of the 2022 Winter Olympics was claimed by Norway’s Therese Johaug in the women’s 15-kilometre skiathlon on Saturday.

Evening Standard

China's Xi meets more heads of state in Winter Games diplomatic push

Reuters

Winter Olympics LIVE: Team GB lose to Italy in curling showdown as Katie Ormerod misses slopestyle final

Winter Olympics get into full swing day after Beijing opening ceremony at Bird’s Nest Stadium

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Today at the Winter Olympics: Katie Ormerod’s comeback and more curling action

Ormerod put down two solid runs but failed to make the cut for Sunday’s final, finishing in 19th place.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Beijing Winter Olympics open, with Xi center stage

BEIJING -- The 2022 Winter Olympics kicked off in Beijing on Friday with the world still in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Guardian - AU

Winter Olympics day one: China win first gold, ice hockey and more – as it happened

Rolling report: Norway have won two of the first three golds in Beijing, with moguls and ski jumping coming up. Join our writers for updates

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Beijing Winter Olympics kick off with limited spectators

BEIJING -- The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics kicked off in the Chinese capital on Friday.

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Taiwan condemns 'contemptible' timing of China-Russia partnership

Taiwan on Saturday condemned as "contemptible" the timing of China and Russia's "no limits" partnership at the start of the Winter Olympics, saying the Chinese government was bringing shame to the spirit of the Games.

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics LIVE: Team GB’s Katie Ormerod fails to advance to snowboarding slopestyle final

Winter Olympics get into full swing day after Beijing opening ceremony at Bird’s Nest Stadium

Benzinga

2022 Winter Olympics Betting Preview: Team USA Gold Medal Favorites And Long Shot Bets To Watch

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics kicked off with the Opening Ceremonies on Friday airing live on NBC, a unit of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA). As sports betting expands to more states each year, the Olympic Games becomes available to bet on by more people in the U.S.

Tribune News Service

La Velle E. Neal III: As China grabs the Olympic spotlight, let’s turn it to the athletes

BEIJING — There will be time to get into why the Winter Olympics should or shouldn't be held here in China. To question if politics should play a role in determining what country should host this showcase of athletic excellence. To argue if China's human rights record, suppression of cultures…

Bangkok Post

Beijing Games start at Bird's Nest

Beijing: The 2022 Winter Olympics officially started off Friday night as China attempts to turn the page on a troubled build-up overshadowed by human rights concerns and Covid.

Bangkok Post

Angst all round as Beijing's moment nears

China's borders have been virtually closed off for the past two years. Now, in a way, it's opening on a massive scale for the Winter Olympics. To pull this off in the middle of a pandemic, China is holding the Games in a fortress.

France 24

Winter Olympics puts brands under pressure over rights abuses in China

Brands such as Coca-Cola, Airbnb and Visa have paid millions to sponsor the Winter Games, which began Friday in Beijing. In doing so, rights groups say they are endorsing human rights violations, including the detention of millions of Uighur Muslims.

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