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How has China used the Winter Olympics to shape its image?

February 21, 2022 9:09 pm

Experts say China has used the Olympics to reinforce political ties and influence its global and domestic reputation. Beijing says it is the boycott that has politicized the games.

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Olympics: Beijing visitors go hi-tech to avoid getting lost in translation

February 17, 2022 11:44 am

Though China's "zero Covid" policy has stopped the influx of sports fans who would normally be cheering on their favourites, there are still thousands of athletes, coaches, journalists and technicians in China with money to burn.

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'Closed loop' Olympians celebrate unusual Valentine's Day at Beijing Games

February 14, 2022 4:34 pm

The thousands of athletes, staff and media who entered the COVID-19 protected bubble for the Olympics are expected to adhere to constant mask-wearing and social distancing as they are completely cut off from the outside world.

Winter Olympics: Slow and steady, Arif Khan finishes 45th

February 14, 2022 6:38 pm

With a cautious approach in tough conditions, Indian skier ends Giant Slalom event 37.89 seconds behind winner.

China parading Galwan soldier at Winter Games is indefensible

February 12, 2022 9:24 pm

Shivani Naik writes: It is a brazen breach of the principle of political neutrality that China and the International Olympic Committee have been preaching about.

Winter Olympics: Arif Khan, India’s sole athlete, gets his moment in the snow

February 13, 2022 10:28 am

Man from Gulmarg has had to overcome several setbacks and constraints to realise Olympic dream.

Beijing Olympics: What are slalom and giant slalom, events in which India's Arif Khan will compete?

February 13, 2022 2:28 pm

India’s Arif Khan has qualified for slalom and giant slalom, and has stated that a finish in the Top-30 would be an achievement. What are these events?

Winter Olympics: Athlete displays sign calling for ‘No War in Ukraine’

February 12, 2022 8:35 am

Vladyslav Heraskevych’s sign was printed on a blue-and-yellow piece of paper, matching the colors of his country’s flag.

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Beijing Snapshot: Great Wall, a symbol of China's strength

February 10, 2022 2:32 pm

Stretching thousands of miles along the crests of ridgelines and mountaintops, the wall has stood as a barrier protecting the Chinese capital for more than 2,000 years. It stood through dynasties and discoveries. And now, it has seen two Olympics.

Jacobellis finally wins Olympic gold medal, 1st for US

February 09, 2022 9:15 pm

Jacobellis will be remembered as the first American gold medalist at the Beijing Olympics. She reached the top of the podium hours after Mikaela Shiffrin had another stunning early exit on the Alpine ski hill.