The Latest Breaking News from Beijing Olympics

Russia's Valieva Aims for Second Olympic Title under Doping Cloud

Teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will attempt to win a second Beijing Olympics title on Thursday in the next chapter of a doping scandal which has overshadowed the Games. The 15-year-old is in pole position after finishing top in Tuesday's first half of the women's singles competition, before the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2022

Japan curlers lose to Switzerland but make semis

The women leading Japan's curling team put up a solid effort against world No. 2 Switzerland, but to no avail in an 8-4 loss Thursday at the Beijing Olympics.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 17, 2022

Beijing Olympic Organizers Hit Out at Xinjiang 'Lies'

Beijing Olympics organizers hit out at "lies" about Xinjiang on Thursday and reiterated the Chinese government's stance on Taiwan, while also railing against "politicizing" the Games. The United States has led a diplomatic boycott by some Western nations at the Games over rights concerns in China, especially the fate of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2022

French Skier Noel Wins Olympic Slalom with Fast 2nd Run

French skier Clement Noel put down a blistering second run to win the slalom at the Beijing Olympics by a large margin on Wednesday. Noel moved up from sixth following the first leg to beat first-run leader Johannes Strolz of Austria by 0.61 seconds after posting the fastest second run.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2022

Michelle Kaufman: Letting Russian skater Valieva compete is an affront to all athletes at Beijing Olympics

Don’t let Kamila Valieva’s slight frame, sequined dress, and lipstick fool you. The 15-year-old Russian figure skating phenom, like all the Olympic skaters American TV viewers woke up to Tuesday morning, is a strong, fearless, world-class athlete.

Miami Herald · Feb 15, 2022

Figure skaters sound off on Valieva's Olympic doping scandal

Figure skaters competing against 15-year-old Russian Kamila Valieva shared a range of views about the doping scandal that has caused havoc at the Beijing Olympics

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022

Suter Confirms Swiss Dominance with Olympic Downhill Gold

Corinne Suter confirmed Switzerland's alpine skiing dominance at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday when she streaked to victory in the women's downhill for the country's fourth gold in the mountains. The 27-year-old world champion clocked 1min 31.87sec down the 2.7km-long "Rock" course in Yanqing, finishing 0.16sec ahead of defending champion…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2022

Russia's Olympic doping case helps China skirt dicey topics

The doping scandal around Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been a Games-changer at the Beijing Olympics

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022

Beijing Visitors Go Hi-Tech to Avoid Getting Lost in Translation

Businesses at the Beijing Olympics are getting around the language barrier by using high-tech apps and a smartphone-like device to translate from Mandarin Chinese and keep the tills ringing. Though China's "zero COVID" policy has stopped the influx of sports fans who would normally be cheering on their favorites, there…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2022

Eileen Gu: Navigating two cultures, judged by both of them

She is an exceptional athlete who has already won gold and silver in the Beijing Olympics

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022