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Olympics-Beijing Games burst into life under shadow of COVID and conflict

Chinese President Xi Jinping opened a Beijing Winter Olympics on Friday that not only bear the mark of the global coronavirus pandemic but are also mixing sport and global politics as few others have since the era of the Cold War.

Reuters

Winter Olympics 2022 officially declared open in Beijing

All eyes were on the Winter Olympic opening ceremony in Beijing as the parade of athletes started on Friday.

Evening Standard

Why is the U.S. participating in a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Olympic Games?

The United States' diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics is a protest of human rights abuses against Muslim minorities in Xinjiang.

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Beijing Winter Olympics opens under shadow of rights fears, COVID-19

"I declare the 24th Beijing Winter Olympics open," said President Xi Jinping, who was joined by world leaders including Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

The Hindu

British luge rider to don special helmet at Winter Olympics in tribute to late teammate

AJ Rosen was a three-time Olympian but died of cancer in December. As a mark of respect, his protege will mark his appearance at Beijing 2022 with a special tribute

Daily Mirror

In photos: Winter Olympics opening ceremony kicks off Beijing Games

The Beijing Olympics will begin against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and a diplomatic boycott.

Axios

In opening of Winter Olympics, chances at politicking abound

For all the talk of a diplomatic boycott, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has managed to attract a globe-spanning roster of presidents, royals and other dignitaries to the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics

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Putin and Xi call for halt to Nato expansion amid Ukraine tensions

Russia’s Vladimir Putin is the highest profile leader to visit China for the Beijing Winter Olympics

The Independent UK

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics daily briefing: China in spotlight as Games begin

Amid controversy over the hosts’ human rights record, a spectacular opening ceremony is due to truly open the Games

The Guardian - UK

Russia and China Hail ‘No Limits’ Partnership to Stand Up to US

China and Russia proclaimed a deep strategic partnership on Friday to balance what they portrayed as the malign global influence of the United States as China's President Xi Jinping hosted Russia's Vladimir Putin on the opening day of the Beijing Winter Olympics. In a joint statement, the two countries affirmed…

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Why are Russia banned from Winter Olympics 2022? All you need to know as Games begin

Once again, Russian athletes will be forced to compete under the 'Russian Olympic Committee' with the country's flag banned from the Games

Daily Mirror

Beijing 2022: Winter Olympics opening ceremony – as it happened

Xi Jinping declared the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games officially open after a parade of 91 competing nations and a typically breathtaking show

The Guardian - UK

What is the curling power play? Explaining the rules of Winter Olympics sport

There are three curling medal events at Beijing 2022, but the power play can only be used in one

The Independent UK

Immortalised by Cool Runnings, what it was like to be on the Jamaican bobsleigh team

Dudley Stokes, a founding member of the team, tells Ryan S. Gladwin the inside story of one of the most loved tales in Winter Olympics history

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Winter Olympics: See how Team GB has performed at every games ahead of Beijing 2022

Great Britain has competed in the Winter Olympics in every games since the first in 1924

The Independent UK

What time is the Winter Olympics opening ceremony? TV channel and how to watch

Everything you need to know about Beijing 2022

The Independent UK

The countries boycotting the Winter Olympics - who is involved and why?

Several countries have opted against sending diplomatic delegations to the Games

The Independent UK

Princess Royal urges Team GB to ‘enjoy the experience’ of Winter Olympics

Anne competed in the Olympics herself as a three-day eventer in Montreal in 1976.

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Daily Mirror

How to watch the Beijing Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony free in the UK

The Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 officially kicks off today, Friday February 4, with the much-anticipated opening ceremony. Here's how and when to watch it in the UK for free

Asharq Al-Awsat

Beijing Olympics Set to Open under Cloud of Covid, Rights Fears

A Winter Olympics overshadowed by rights concerns and taking place inside a strict Covid-secure bubble will officially begin in Beijing on Friday with an opening ceremony at the "Bird's Nest" stadium. The distinctive lattice-shaped arena took center stage at the 2008 Games -- seen as China's coming-out party to the…

Los Angeles Times

How climate change is threatening the future of the Winter Olympics

It wasn't just the massive chunks of ice breaking loose, crashing down. New waterfalls appeared, tumbling from surrounding cliffs, as if the frozen terrain were melting away.

The Independent UK

Beijing Winter Olympics open under shadow of human rights criticism

Several western nations have criticised China’s rights record while protests are unfolding worldwide

Reuters

China, Russia partner up against West at Olympics summit

China and Russia on the opening day of the Winter Olympics declared a "no limits" partnership, backing each other over standoffs on Ukraine and Taiwan with a promise to collaborate more against the West.

The Independent UK

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Beijing Winter Olympics backed to inspire LGBTQ+ athletes

The 2022 Games held in the Chinese capital will take place during LGBTQ+ History Month

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