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Thomas Bach, the head of the International Olympic Committee, says the Olympic ideals show that even in a world full of conflict, people can build bridges and live in peace

Although snowflakes played a starring role, the subdued show did little to address the grave implications of climate change.

Xi Jinping declared the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games officially open after a parade of 91 competing nations and a typically breathtaking show

Several western nations have criticised China’s rights record while protests are unfolding worldwide

The selection of Beijing as the 2022 Winter Games host is like the International Olympic Committee rewarding China for bad behaviour on human rights, former U.S. champion figure skater Adam Rippon said.

The artist Ai Weiwei helped design the Bird's Nest for the 2008 Beijing Olympics

The Beijing Winter Olympics kicks off amid a confrontation between the United States and China, and with the world still reeling from the novel coronavirus pandemic. It is hoped that this will be an international event where athletes will be able to safely demonstrate their abilities and deliver excitement to…

The International Olympic Committee has approved a proposal to include surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing among the core sports for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Much as the IOC may want political and human rights issues to fade into the background, they show little sign of doing so