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Athlete mental health was sacrificed during Beijing 2022 Olympics

In a recent letter, Richard Pound, the longest-serving member of the International Olympic Committee, claimed that “the IOC is athlete-centered,” insisting the Olympics “can — and do — make the world a better place.”

The Conversation

Xi Jinping wants Hong Kong to keep pushing COVID-zero in the face of Omicron, but is that really possible?

Late last year, Hong Kong was one step away from returning to pre-pandemic life. But now the city's strict COVID-zero regime is failing, as Omicron takes hold.

ABC News

Is the flag of former East Germany flying at the Beijing Olympics? Not so fast

Social media posts say that a black, red and gold flag, emblazoned with a hammer, compass and wreath of corn – the flag of the former communist East Germany – was seen at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in China, which is ruled by the Communist Party. But the photo,…

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Olympic champion Greg Rutherford delivers candid verdict on why Britain's bobsleigh crashed in Beijing

Pilot Brad Hall and brakeman Nick Gleeson overturned at 83mph during their third run on Tuesday to extend Britain's miserable run at the Winter Olympic Games

Wales Online

Not just snow: what’s the secret to Norway’s Winter Olympic success?

Norway are clear at the top of the medal table in Beijing, thanks to a system built on grass roots participation

The Guardian - UK

Pies, parmesan and melons - a Winter Olympic buffet

The last of the Kiwi women bowed out of the Winter Olympics early, but give some hope for a bright snow sport future. And there's still time to add to the NZ medal tally.

Newsroom.co.nz

Team GB’s Gus Kenworthy proud to be part of LGBT+ community at Beijing Games

More than 30 LGBT+ athletes are competing in Beijing.

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Dumfries and Galloway curlers going for gold at Beijing Winter Olympics after semi-final win over USA

Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan, Bobby Lammie and alternatie Ross Whyte, along with skip Bruce Mouat, will face Sweden in Saturday's final

Daily Record

Beset by doping accusations, ROC’s Kamila Valieva tumbles out of medal contention

BEIJING — Maybe the pressure was too much for a teenager — even a precociously talented teen such as Kamila Valieva.

Los Angeles Times

Scottish ice dancer Lewis Gibson relishing reputation as part of modern day Torvill and Dean in Beijing

Gibson, from Prestwick, and partner Lilah Fear scored a top ten on their Winter Olympic debut, competing 34 years to the day since 26 million Brits tuned in to watch Jayne and Chris score a string of perfect sixes with their iconic Bolero routine in Sarajevo

Daily Record

Huntly cross-country skier Andrew Young on why his fourth Winter Olympic Games was most special yet

Despite exiting the competition in the first round, Young reveals why he couldn't be prouder of his efforts in Beijing

Daily Record

Scottish short track speed skater Kathryn Thomson forced to withdraw from Winter Olympic Games in Beijing

Kilmarnock star Thomson, 26, competed in the 500m and 1,000m in Beijing but has pulled out of her final 1,500m event after undergoing a series of tests on Wednesday

Daily Record

Team GB guaranteed first Winter Olympics medal as men's curling team reach final

Bruce Mouat's men's curling team have reached the gold medal match after beating the USA 8-4 in the semi-finals at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Daily Mirror

Sakamoto takes bronze medal in women's figure skating

BEIJING -- Kaori Sakamoto came from behind to take home the bronze medal in women's figure skating at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday with a total of 233.13 points after taking third place in free skate portion of the competition.

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The Independent UK

Canada skaters wait for Olympic medal that may not come

Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas could end up a medalist at the Beijing Games, though she isn’t holding her breath for the results of the Russian doping scandal that has cast a shadow over figure skating at the Winter Olympics

Sports Illustrated

Russian Olympic Committee Figure Skater Kamila Valieva Fails to Medal in Individual Figure Skating

It marked the end of Olympic competition for her in Beijing.

Los Angeles Times

In Latin America's new Cold War, will China lift up autocrats?

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador's president and the Chinese ambassador traded flatteries this month as they broke ground on a new national library, one of a slew of gifts China has promised this small mountainous nation as part of its vigorous quest to gain influence across Central America.

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ROC's Kamila Valieva finishes fourth in women's figure skating competition behind Anna Shcherbakova

Controversial teenage skater Kamila Valieva misses the gold medal in women's figure skating in Beijing, after an error-filled free skate, leaving rival and fellow ROC competitor Anna Shcherbakova with the Olympic title.

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Japan takes bronze in team Nordic combined

Japan took the bronze medal in the team Nordic combined event at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Mikaela Shiffrin feels like a ‘joke’ after third failure to finish in Beijing

The American was targeting five medals at the Games but has just one chance remaining to get on the podium.

The Independent UK

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What are the lights on curling stones? Explaining the Winter Olympic sport

Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds have impressed for Great Britain in Beijing

The Guardian - UK

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics daily briefing: Gisin gold, Smith’s F-bomb

Switzerland’s Michelle Gisin retains her combined skiing title as compatriot Fanny Smith is denied by video review in ski cross

Sports Illustrated

‘We’ve Got to Fix It’: Team USA CEO Sarah Hirshland Questions Integrity of Olympics After Valieva Dispute

The USOPC executive says the decision to allow the 15-year-old skater to continue competing in Beijing is a threat to the entire system.

The Independent UK

China rejects US trade complaint, criticizes Washington

China has rejected a U.S. accusation that Beijing is failing to live up to its market-opening commitments in a new round of complaints as companies wait for the two governments to restart talks on ending a tariff war

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