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The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

AP PHOTOS: Olympic venues make final prep before Games begin

A day before the opening ceremony, Beijing s 12 Olympic venues were mostly in a state of calm before the storm.

The Independent UK

Lithuania's resistance to Chinese pressure a test for US strategy - Roll Call

Little Lithuania is standing up to China's economic pressure, making it a test case for its Biden administration allies.

Roll Call

Boycotts, fake snow and medal contenders: The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics are upon us

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games are hours away from kicking off, barely a year and a half after the Tokyo Games wrapped up.

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Kendall Coyne Schofield ready to become the Billie Jean King of her era

Before she was an Olympic hockey gold medalist, before she became the first woman to compete in the NHL's all-star skills contests or was hired by the Chicago Blackhawks as a player development coach and youth hockey growth specialist, Kendall Coyne Schofield was the Hockey Girl with the Braid.

Los Angeles Times

BC-Olympic Digest, ADVISORY

Nihao from Beijing

The Independent UK

Beijing 2022 predictions: Guardian US writers on the victors at the Winter Olympics

Norway look set to top the medal table once again but there are plenty of other intriguing storylines elsewhere to follow over the next two weeks

The Guardian - US

Putin heads to China to bolster ties amid Ukraine tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to Beijing amid the soaring tensions over Ukraine on a trip intended to strengthen Russia's ties with China

The Independent UK

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Olympic spotlight back on China for a COVID-tinged Games

It's time to raise the curtain on the Beijing Winter Olympics

The Independent UK

India’s Winter Olympic contingent Covid-free after manager found negative in retests

Mohammad Abbas Wani was found COVID-19 positive upon his arrival at the Beijing Airport in Beijing on February 2

The Hindu

Biennial World Cup will do ‘immeasurable damage’ to global sport, IOC members warn

Fifa’s plans for a biennial World Cup have come under attack from International Olympic Committee members in Beijing

The Guardian - UK

India's Winter Olympic contingent COVID-free after manager found negative in retests

BEIJING: A day after testing positive for COVID-19, the manager of India's Winter Olympics contingent, Mohammad Abbas Wani, has returned negative results in two retests conducted in the last 24 hours, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said on Thursday.

The Times of India

Beijing Winter Olympics: Manager of Indian contingent tests negative for COVID-19

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra on Thursday confirmed that the manager of the Indian contingent at the Beijing Winter Olympics has tested negative for COVID-19.

Dynamite News

British curling duo on course for Winter Olympics glory after back-to-back wins

Team GB's Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds have won their two opening games at the Beijing Winter Olympics as they chase curling glory.

Daily Mirror

The Georgian luger racing 12 years after his cousin’s death at Olympics

Saba Kumaritashvili will compete at Beijing in the event which cost his cousin, Nodar, his life at the 2010 Vancouver Games

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Peel, Kerry to lead Australian Games team

Aerial skier Laura Peel and figure skater Brendan Kerry will be Australia's flag bearers at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Figure skaters Uno, Kagiyama practice at Beijing venue for first time

Shoma Uno and Yuma Kagiyama practiced for the first time Thursday at the Capitol Indoor Stadium in Beijing, the venue for the figure skating competition at the Beijing Olympics.

The Guardian - AU

Vladimir Putin claims Beijing Olympics diplomatic boycott about ‘ambitions’

The Russian president has stepped up his criticism, accusing western countries of politicising sport and violating the Olympic charter

The Independent UK

AP News Digest 3:25 am

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The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Peng Shuai case shows barriers Chinese women face

The controversy surrounding Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai's accusations of sexual assault against a former top politician continues to cast a shadow over the Beijing Winter Olympic Games that officially begin on Friday

The Independent UK

The Latest: 55 new COVID-19 cases at Beijing Olympics

Organizers have announced 55 more positives tests for COVID-19 at the Beijing Olympics

The Independent UK

For Uyghur torchbearer, China's Olympic flame has gone dark

At the age of 17, Kamaltürk Yalqun was chosen to help carry the Olympic flame ahead of the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, where he later represented his home region in western China

Al Jazeera

Xi promises ‘safe, splendid’ Winter Olympics as COVID cases rise

IOC reports highest number of cases among Games-related personnel, condemns calls for boycott of Beijing 2022.

The Independent UK

Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat continue strong start to mixed curling with Canada win at Beijing 2022

Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat started their campaign with victory over Sweden on Wednesday evening

The Independent UK

150,000 fans to be invited to events at Beijing Olympics

About 150,000 spectators are expected to be invited to attend events at the Beijing Olympics

Dynamite News

Around 50 athletes test positive for COVID-19 before Beijing Winter Olympics

Amid China's zero-COVID policy, around 50 foreign athletes scheduled to take part in the Beijing Winter Olympics have tested positive for the coronavirus.

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