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Winter Olympics 2022: British curlers Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds off to perfect start in Beijing

British mixed curling duo Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds got their quest for Winter Olympics gold off to the perfect start as they beat Sweden in their opening round-robin match.

Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2022

Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds seize ‘building block’ with curling win over Sweden at Ice Cube in Beijing

The Scottish pair sealed a 9-5 victory at the Ice Cube in Beijing

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Better funding has transformed Team GB’s Winter Olympic hopes, says Amy Williams

Investment in GB Snowsport has more than doubled in the last four years, from £5.2m in the PyeongChang cycle to £11.1m for Beijing

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

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Beijing Olympics may get points for boosting China's international reputation, but Games are definitely gold for Xi Jinping's standing at home

The 2022 Winter Games in Beijing provide many benefits for China, and really don’t have any downsides for the country.

The Conversation · Feb 2, 2022

How Will China Deal With Potential Protests at the Olympics? SI Weekly Dives In

SI Weekly host John Gonzalez discusses what the Beijing Olympics will be like for athletes and host country China. Plus an exclusive interview with Michael Vick.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 2, 2022

Figure skater Timothy LeDuc ready to make history as first non-binary Winter Olympian

LeDuc will compete alongside Ashley Can-Gribble in the figure skating’s pairs competition in Beijing

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Olympic athletes face many doping, virus tests in Beijing

The athletes at the Beijing Olympics will have to contend with the daily collection of coronavirus samples as well as the usual doping tests

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

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Russia and China to discuss greater gas, financial cooperation during Putin visit

Russia and China will discuss greater gas and financial cooperation during President Vladimir Putin's upcoming trip to Beijing for the winter Olympics, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 2, 2022

Pope hails Paralympians, refugee athletes in Olympic message

Pope Francis is paying tribute to Paralympians and refugee athletes competing in the Beijing Olympics

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Winter Olympics: What life is like inside Beijing’s ‘closed-loop’ system

Strict anti-virus protocols have rendered the city entirely off-limits to all but accredited Games personnel

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Winter Olympics: What life is like in the Beijing Games closed-loop system

Strict anti-virus protocols have rendered the city entirely off-limits to all but accredited Games personnel.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Why is Taiwan competing in the Olympics under 'Chinese Taipei'?

When the Beijing Olympics opens with a glitzy ceremony on Feb. 4, 2022, a tiny contingent of Taiwanese athletes will be in attendance. But they won’t be marching under the Taiwanese flag. And they will be announced as the team from “Chinese Taipei.”

The Conversation · Feb 2, 2022

Everything to Know for the Women’s Hockey Tournament at the Beijing Olympics

Will it be the U.S. and Canada duking it out until the end once again? Or will a new country emerge to take home gold?

Sports Illustrated · Feb 2, 2022

Unpredictable weather will be the ‘story of the Games’ in Beijing

Gusts of wind played havoc with biathletes as they trained ahead of the start of the Winter Olympics

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

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The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Makayla Gerken-Schofield adamant LGBTQ+ voices must be heard in Beijing

The 22-year-old came out as pansexual last year.

Wales Online · Feb 2, 2022

Luger Staudinger pays tribute to teammate at Winter Olympics

Rupert Staundinger has paid tribute to his teammate and friend AJ Rosen as the first day of the Beijing Winter Olympics kicks off

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Beijing says COVID-19 situation 'controllable,' 'safe'

Beijing has reported three new COVID-19 cases as officials say the virus situation is under control with the Olympic Games set to open later in the week

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 2, 2022

Olympic torch relay gets underway

BEIJING -- The Beijing Winter Olympic torch relay got underway in the host city on Wednesday morning with tight measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Alpine skiing hill at Beijing Olympics is a new test for all

None of the elite athletes competing when Alpine skiing starts Sunday at the Olympics ever has been on the course that will be used to determine who takes home the medals

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Winter Olympics 2022 LIVE: Curling mixed doubles as Team GB beat Sweden in Beijing

The Winter Olympics start with the curling ahead of Friday’s opening ceremony

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Best Team GB medal hopes for 2022 Winter Olympics

Great Britain are targeting between three and seven medals in Beijing

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Winter Olympics 2022 LIVE: Curling mixed doubles as Team GB face Sweden in Beijing

The Winter Olympics start with the curling ahead of Friday’s opening ceremony

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2022

What comes first, baby or Olympics? Race is on for biathlete Leif Nordgren.

No matter how many big events you've packed into your 2022 calendar, Leif Nordgren probably has you beat. Competing at the Beijing Winter Games is just the start for the Minnesotan, a three-time Olympian in biathlon.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

GLIMPSES: Testing, testing everywhere in the Olympic bubble

Two hands reach through holes in the glass to fill up a pair of dangling gloves. The hands seem almost separate from the woman they belong to. She is one of the people performing COVID-19 tests inside Beijing’s Olympic bubble.

Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2022

Winter Olympics 2022 opening ceremony live stream: How can I watch for FREE on TV in UK?

The opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics will be held in Beijing today to herald the start of the Games.

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