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Norway's Johaug wins first gold medal of Beijing Winter Olympics

Beijing (AFP) - Norwegian cross-country skier Therese Johaug won the first gold medal of the Beijing Olympics on Saturday as sport moved centre stage after a troubled build-up dominated by coronavirus and rights concerns.

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Norway's Johaug wins first gold of Beijing Winter Olympics

Beijing (AFP) - Norwegian cross-country skier Therese Johaug won the first gold medal of the Beijing Olympics on Saturday and hosts China claimed a thrilling victory as sport moved centre stage after a troubled build-up.

AFP

China accused of 'appropriation' over Korean dress in Olympic opening ceremony

Seoul (AFP) - A leading South Korean presidential candidate has accused China of "cultural appropriation" after a performer wearing a traditional Korean dress appeared at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.

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Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony dazzles with midwinter show

BEIJING -- Ahead of the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, a spectacular show was held Friday night, featuring dance performances by children, local residents and others dressed in colorful costumes.

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Shiffrin admits no Beijing medal would be 'disappointing'

Yanqing (China) (AFP) - US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin has admitted she would be disappointed to leave the Beijing Olympics without a medal, but has warned it is impossible to have two "perfect weeks" at a Games.

AFP

Better late than never: Canada's Messing expected to arrive in Beijing on Monday

BEIJING — Canadian figure skater Keegan Messing is expected to arrive at the Beijing Olympics on Monday, a day before the men's short programs.

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Banjo-playing Aussie snowboarder looking to hit right note in Beijing

Zhangjiakou (China) (AFP) - Banjo-playing Australian snowboarder Scotty James is ready to hit the high notes at the Beijing Olympics but he will have to be on song to beat a strong halfpipe field.

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Bettman defends NHL decision to pull the plug on Beijing Olympics

Las Vegas (AFP) - Commissioner Gary Bettman defended the NHL's decision to pull out of the Beijing Olympics on Friday but said the league expects to make a return in 2026 in Italy.

AFP

The Latest: Dutch VJ manhandled during Olympic live shot

BEIJING (AP) — The latest on the Beijing Olympics:

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Beijing Olympics: Vladimir Putin ‘falls asleep’ during opening ceremony

The Russian president apparently nodded off as the Ukrainian team walked in

The Independent UK

BC-OLY-Beijing Olympics Coverage Advisory

The Beijing Winter Olympics started Friday. They will run Feb 4-20. Find our latest plans in Coverage Plan. For the latest stories, video and photos, visit the Olympics hub in AP Newsroom. For access to AP Newsroom and other technical issues, contact apcustomersupport@ap.org or call 877-836-9477.

The Independent UK

In photos: Winter Olympics opening ceremony kicks off Beijing Games

The Beijing Olympics will begin against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and a diplomatic boycott.

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‘We’re Not Best Friends’: Ukrainian and Russian Olympic Athletes Keep Distance

With Russian troops massed at Ukraine's borders, athletes from the two countries have formed a fragile peace at the Beijing Olympics, helped along by coronavirus restrictions meant to keep competitors apart. Ukraine has advised its athletes to avoid Russians where possible and instructed them how to behave in case they…

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Olympics-Opening ceremony ends with Uyghur skier lighting cauldron

The Beijing Winter Games opened on Friday night in a snow- and ice themed ceremony at the Bird's Nest stadium that concluded with the cauldron lit by two young Chinese Olympians, one of them a member of China's Uyghur minority.

The Independent UK

Olympic ice rinks put spotlight on potent greenhouse gases

The ice rinks hosting the figure skating and speedskating competitions at the Beijing Olympics will also be putting a major environmental problem on the world stage – the greenhouse gases often used in refrigerators, air conditioners and other cooling systems

AFP

Canada's Parrot ready to fly at Beijing Games after cancer comeback

Zhangjiakou (China) (AFP) - Canadian snowboarder Max Parrot said that chemotherapy left him "at zero percent" when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 -- now he is going for gold at the Beijing Olympics.

AFP

'Formula One on ice': luge brings hair-raising speeds to the Olympics

Yanqing (China) (AFP) - The hair-raising sport of luge kicks off the sliding events at the Beijing Olympics with speeds of more than 130 kilometres (80 miles) per hour Friday making it feel "like Formula One on ice".

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Wind delays Olympic men's ski training session

Organizers have delayed the start of the second men’s downhill training session at the Beijing Olympics due to strong winds

Tribune News Service

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.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. Star Brianna Decker Suffers Tournament-Ending Injury in Women's Hockey Opener

She was stretchered off the ice with what appeared to be a severe leg injury in the U.S. women's hockey team's opening game at the Beijing Olympics.

Los Angeles Times

How to watch the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony on Friday

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games officially start Friday with the traditional opening ceremony. Some events, including curling, hockey and luge are already underway in Beijing. The Games will run through Feb. 20 and 224 Americans are expected to compete.

AFP

Japanese snowboarder Yoshika out of Beijing Games after crash

Zhangjiakou (China) (AFP) - Japanese snowboarder Rina Yoshika is out of the Beijing Olympics after injuring her spine in a heavy fall in practice on Thursday, the Japanese Olympic Committee said.

AFP

Ski jumpers 'really sad' at Covid-hit Kramer's Beijing absence

Zhangjiakou (China) (AFP) - Ski jumper Marita Kramer's virus-enforced absence from the Beijing Olympics is "really sad", her rivals said Thursday, but blows the field wide open with the favourite ruled out.

The Canadian Press

Watching the Winter Games: A look at Olympic TV highlights

TOKYO — Here's a look at TV and streaming highlights at the Beijing Olympics for Saturday, Feb. 5 (schedule subject to change, all times ET):

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