The Latest Breaking News from Beijing Games

Inside the 'closed loop' of Beijing Games: solitude, gratitude and ... bagpipes?

BEIJING — The rules have been made clear. Anyone fortunate enough to sit in the stands at the Beijing Olympics will not be allowed to yell, or sing, or chant, or make any kind of noise that might spew coronavirus into the air.

Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2022

Saudi Skier Set to Make History at Beijing Games

Alpine skier Fayik Abdi said he is hoping to spread awareness of winter sports in Saudi Arabia as he aims to become the first athlete to represent the country at the Winter Olympics in Beijing this month. Abdi will compete in the giant slalom, which has attracted competitors from countries…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2022

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.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 2, 2022

China hires western TikTokers to polish its image during 2022 Winter Olympics

Influencers told to extol country’s virtues on social media despite diplomatic boycotts of Beijing Games over human rights record

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2022

When are the Winter Olympics 2022? Everything you need to know ahead of Beijing Games

We’re just weeks away from the start of the Winter Olympics 2022 in Beijing. Here’s everything you need to know about the sporting event, which marks the second Games to be held during the Covid-19 pandemic

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2022

Two Saudi Skiers Make History by Qualifying for Winter Olympics

Saudi skiers Salman Al-Howaish and Fayik Abdi have qualified to compete in Alpine skiing races at next month's Beijing Games, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The giant slalom has attracted competitors from countries with no medal winning record in the sport, such as violinist Vanessa Mae who competed for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2022