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The IOC stays silent on China human rights

The Olympics committee says it's committed to human rights, but this time it's declining to take a stand.

Axios · Feb 1, 2022

Michael Phelps' intersex 'ex' blasts Olympic legend as "hypocrite" for trans athlete comments

An intersex 'ex-partner' of Michael Phelps slammed him for comments regarding transgender athletes.

Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2022

Beijing Olympics Digest

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The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

One more Olympic ride: End means a new beginning for White

Shaun White is making a curtain call

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

Poulin, Canada's Captain Clutch, set for 4th Winter Games

Marie-Philip Poulin grew up in modest surroundings in smalltown Quebec to become one of Canadian women's hockey's top players

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

Beijing Olympics Says Growing COVID Cases Are 'within Controllable Range'

The COVID-19 situation at the Beijing Winter Olympics is within the "expected controllable range", despite increasing positive cases being detected, a senior official at China's Olympics Pandemic Prevention and Control Office said on Tuesday. The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee has reported 200 COVID cases since Jan.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 1, 2022

Olympics-Beijing Games organisers hope to have 30% capacity in venues

Organisers of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics are hoping for stadium capacities of at least 30% despite China's enforcement of tight regulations to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Feb 1, 2022

Vinesh Phogat set for comeback

NEW DELHI: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat will return to the competitive mat after almost seven months since her disastrous Tokyo Olympics campaign - she lost in the quarterfinals. She will take part at the United World Wrestling's (UWW) Yasar Dogu international meet in Istanbul from February 24 to 27, TOI has…

The Times of India · Feb 1, 2022

Olympics-COVID cases within 'controllable range', says Games organiser

The COVID-19 situation at the Beijing Winter Olympics is within the "expected controllable range" despite increasing positive cases being detected, a senior official at China's Olympics Pandemic Prevention and Control Office said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Feb 1, 2022

Australia's first Olympic curlers swap sunshine for sweeping

An Australian curling team has made history as the first curlers from Down Under to qualify for the Olympics

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022