Winter Olympics

Russian skater Kamila Valieva cleared to compete in Beijing Olympics

Suspending the 15-year-old "would cause her irreparable harm," the court says.

Biden: US citizens should leave Ukraine immediately

US President Joe Biden is not sending troops to rescue fleeing Americans, saying: "That's a world war when Americans and Russia start shooting at one another."

Russian Olympic skater practises in shadow of doping test controversy

Kamila Valieva, a 15-year-old figure skating star, tests positive for a banned heart medication before the Beijing Olympics Games, according to Russian media.

First medals up for grabs in women skiathlon at Beijing Winter Olympics

The Games will run until February 20 and are taking place inside a vast "closed loop" bubble designed to thwart the coronavirus.

Despite lockdown and boycotts, Beijing Winter Games open

The Olympic flame burned over the Beijing Winter Games stadium to conclude the opening ceremony.

How one app is creating controversy ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics

The Olympics in Beijing were already under fire for the country's policies regarding its Uighur minority, but now its internal Olympics protocol is also under the spotlight.

Qualification criteria changed for Winter Olympics

Usage of accumulated points will stop from all races in order to make sure a number of athletes and nations are not disadvantaged.

UN chief to attend Beijing Olympics despite boycott from US and allies

The announcement comes after the US, UK, Canada, and Australia said they will not send any officials to represent their nations at the opening ceremony of the games.

Beijing lights the flame, kicking off 2022 Winter Olympic Games

The Winter Olympics flame began its journey from Athens, arriving in Beijing in a red lantern signifying the likeness of a Han Dynasty tomb artefact at a closely-guarded welcome ceremony.

Human rights groups call for athletes to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics

A group of human rights activists told a media conference that continued alleged human rights violations by China meant they had no option but to seek a full boycott of next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo Olympics president after sexism row

Hashimoto, a seven-time Olympian and one of two women in the cabinet, will head the Tokyo 2020 organising committee after the last chief had to step down over an uproar on his claims that women “talk too much”.

North Korea fires multiple suspected cruise missiles

A barrage of North Korean missiles fired from both the ground and fighter jets splashed down on the waters off the country’s east coast, a show of force on the eve of a key state anniversary in the north and elections in the rival south.