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NEW YORK (AP) — Top seed Elina Svitolina, a 27-year-old Ukrainian professional tennis player, said…
Novak Djokovic will be welcome at the Madrid Open, but the tournament has no power to decide who can play: Feliciano Lopez
In a recent interview with MarkFeliciano Lopez said Novak Djokovic “will be welcome” to play…
GAME OVER, RUSSIA: From football to F-1, from athletics to tennis, the country stands to lose after the invasion of Ukraine
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Olympics say goodbye to Asia after cursed race
BEIJING (AP) — The Olympics have said goodbye to Asia after a doomed run, and…
Are diplomatic boycotts of the Olympics here to stay? | Top countries
The 2022 Olympics in Beijing, which officially closed on Sunday, were hardly free of controversy,…
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After the bursting of the Beijing bubble, can the IOC save the Olympics?
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How China is using bots and fake Twitter accounts to shape the Olympics
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Kamila Valieva does not medal
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American star caught in a nasty logo dispute
The IOC asked Team USA’s Julia Marino to cover a Prada sponsorship based on her…
NBC and the Olympics and China and political issues and silence
But any viewers hoping for a deeper exploration of these “questions” would likely be disappointed.The…
How much do athletes in the Beijing Olympics earn for winning medals
American gold medalist Nathan Chen celebrates at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics on February 10.Sebastien…
The doping case of Russian skater Kamila Valieva will be heard on Sunday at the Olympics
BEIJING — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will find out on Monday whether she can…
Vladyslav Heraskevych flashes No War in Ukraine sign after competition
A Ukrainian skeleton athlete flashed a small sign that read ‘No war in Ukraine’ at…
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics daily briefing: USA finally win gold | Winter Olympics Beijing 2022
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Beijing Winter Olympics: Tennis star Peng Shuai watches as Eileen Gu takes China to top of medal table, Sports News
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai was on hand on Tuesday to watch China’s Eileen Gu…
What happens at the Summer Olympics compared to the Winter Olympics?
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2022 Olympics — China has warned athletes not to protest in Beijing. What if they do?
Olympic officials and the Chinese government have warned Winter Olympics athletes against protesting at competition…
The Communist Olympics are a powerful political tool for China
It is nearly impossible to watch the Winter Olympics in person unless you are a…
58% of UK fans will watch the Winter Olympics less, polls suggest
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How Beijing plays the Olympics
For most of its history, China made little use of the types of competitive sports…
Beijing Olympics: Rights groups call for diplomatic boycott | News | DW
An alliance of 243 human rights organizations and non-governmental organizations called for a diplomatic boycott…
The IOC will meet Peng Shuai during the Beijing Olympics
The International Olympic Committee said on Thursday it had spoken with Chinese tennis player Peng…
Beijing Olympics 2008 vs 2022: no great promises this time
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Beijing’s Free Speech Threat at Winter Olympics Is Enough to Boycott
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In isolation for 3 weeks, an unvaccinated athlete awaits the Olympics
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Winter Olympics: ‘Some people might not make it, athletes may fail Beijing COVID-19 tests,’ says IOC expert, Sports News
Strict COVID-19 testing requirements for the Beijing Winter Olympics could see more athletes from Omicron’s…
How an app is creating controversy ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics
The Beijing Olympics were already criticized for the country’s policies regarding its Uyghur minority, but…
Beijing 2022 Olympics: Human rights advocates warn athletes against publicly criticizing China
Olympians may have to choose their words carefully at the Beijing Winter Games in February.…
Athletes warned against speaking out against China at Winter Olympics | Winter Olympics
Competitors in the Beijing Winter Olympics will face an ‘Orwellian surveillance state’ in China and…
Sports News Roundup: Full-strength Jazz knocks out Nuggets; Tickets for the Beijing Olympics will not be sold to the public due to COVID-19 and more
Here is a summary of current sports news briefs. NBA roundup: Full-strength Jazz knocks out…
Beijing 2022: Enes Kanter Freedom urges athletes to boycott the Winter Olympics
Beijing 2022: “Choose morals over money” – Enes Kanter FreedomNBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has…
Sports News Roundup: China’s Olympic Games “Father of Skiing” Hopes the Games Will Attract More Ordinary People to the Sport; Australian firm identifies employee who leaked newscasters’ rant on Djokovic and more
Here is a summary of current sports news briefs. JO-Chinese ‘father of skiing’ hopes games…
IOC stance on China Winter Olympics could prove costly for lawmakers
The International Olympic Committee would be stripped of its federal tax-exempt status under legislation that…
Team UK Winter Olympics stars urged not to discuss China’s human rights issues
Team GB Winter Olympics stars told not to discuss human rights issues in China, with…
Beijing Olympics: can we watch the Games with a clear conscience?
The moon rises behind the flag of the Beijing 2022 Olympics in Beijing, China on…
Boycott of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will not end human rights abuses, punish US athletes
While China’s human rights record is abysmal and needs to improve, history has shown boycotts…
Beijing Olympics will allow athletes and coaches to pay with digital yuan
Beijing Olympic Village will allow athletes and coaches to pay for items using digital yuan…
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Athletes who recently tested positive for Covid – including Shaun White and Alysa Liu – will they be allowed in?
Top line A number of members and hopefuls of the US Olympic team recently revealed…
Beijing Winter Olympics Journalists May Test China’s Tolerance for Critical Coverage
Can China and the International Olympic Committee maintain a “bubble” of total press freedom within…
North Korea announces it will not participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics
North Korea said on Friday it had decided not to participate in the upcoming Olympic…
Beijing Olympics: North Korea says it will skip Games, but has already been banned
Seoul, South Korea – North Korea announced on Friday that it would skip the Beijing…
Sports Digest: IOC assures teams that Beijing Winter Olympics will take place
OLYMPIC GAMES A day after the Swiss team leader called for talks on a possible…
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: answers to some big questions
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are fast approaching, with all kinds of questions – about…
The 2022 Winter Olympics still seem to be underway
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Human rights violations will mar the Olympics and the World Cup. It’s time to end the “sports wash” now.
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Boycotts, Covid, and controversy as Beijing Olympics countdown
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Sports News Roundup: Olympics-US Sends Veteran Team To Retain Gold In Women’s Ice Hockey; Olympics-Team Canada CEO “worried” if Beijing Games can go as planned and more
Here is a summary of current sports news. Olympics-US sends veteran squad to retain gold…
Beijing Olympics sponsors face backlash no matter what they do – Sportico.com
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China’s human rights issues make 2022 Olympics risky for IOC
Beijing might have seemed like the best option at the time.The International Olympic Committee needed…
South Korean speed skating champion suspended, doubtful for Olympics
Shim Suk-hee from South Korea Image credit: AFP South Korean speed skating star Shim Suk-hee…
Tokyo Olympics spotlight eventful sporting year that saw athletes ‘come together’ for a bigger cause
The year 2021 was truly one of a kind. After a catastrophic 2020 which saw…
Winter Olympics in China and Treatment of Uyghurs | Other voices
The 2008 financial crisis was the moment that cemented both China’s rise and its growing…
As Beijing Olympics approach, Omicron increases pressure on vaccines
The rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus arrives in the crucial final…
NBC urged to drop Beijing Olympics broadcast and focus on covering CCP rights violations
NBCUniversal is expected to drop its broadcast of Beijing Winter Olympics it’s only two months…
The Olympics: Biden got it right. Macron was wrong. | IJN
China and the CIO are morally bankrupt. The Biden administration calls a spade a spade.The…
Qatar National Day closing padel tournament in full swing
Action during the closing padel tournament of the Qatar National Day. The peninsula – doha…
Paris 2024 announces the opening after two Olympic Games behind closed doors
Paris Games organizers on Monday approved a plan to hold the opening ceremony of the…
Arab Masters tennis tournament ends in style
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Olympic leaders slam FIFA as activists target meeting | Olympic Games
Demonstrators hold up protest posters during a demonstration against the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics by…
Inclusion of boxing, weightlifting among some other uncertain Olympic sports
Boxing, bodybuilding and modern pentathlon are the three Olympic sports that could see a shake…
IOC Says It “Respects” US Boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics | Peng shuai
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said it respects the United States’ decision to diplomatically…
Summary of sports news: Olympic Games – Do not penalize athletes for political reasons – American Olympian Ruggiero; China says U.S. diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics could hurt cooperation, more
Here is a summary of current sports news. Olympics – Don’t Penalize Athletes for Politics…
Beijing Aust Boycott “Under Review” | Magnet
The federal government is considering a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics.It comes as…
German Olympic Group Urges IOC to Investigate Peng’s Safety | The powerful 790 KFGO
(Reuters) – The independent German organization of elite athletes has urged the International Olympic Committee…
The United States announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
President Joe Biden is expected to announce that the United States will issue a diplomatic…
On Cue, skiing returns to center stage before the Olympics
BEAVER CREEK, Col. – Almost everywhere outside the Alps, ski racing tends to go unnoticed…
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Skiers worry about Peng but will be at the Beijing Olympics
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Peng Shuai: Olympics officials announce second appeal with Chinese tennis player, WTA remains by decision
Boston Celtics player Enes Kanter Freedom says the Chinese government is trying to “control the…
Pressure on the Olympic Games: will the Peng Shuai affair eclipse the Beijing Winter Games? | News from France – News from Oakland now
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Sponsors walk a fine line ahead of the Beijing Olympics
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai reacts during her women’s singles match at the China Open…
Olympics: Protect Peng Shuai | Human Rights Watch
(Nyon, Switzerland) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should immediately stop supporting China’s repressive strategy…
The trio set for historic 2022 U.S. Special Olympics appearance – The Royal Gazette
Updated: November 30, 2021 at 07:58 Tennis player Bridget MarshallMicah Lambert, Bridget Marshall and Eden…
The NHL, COVID-19 and the 2022 Beijing Olympics – Sports Talk Florida
Why weren’t Islanders games postponed with COVID-19 on the roster? Senior National Hockey League management…
WTA Remains “Concerned” About Peng’s Ability to Speak Out | Olympic Games
Steve Simon, the WTA chief, says he remains “deeply concerned” about the plight of Chinese…
Chinese tennis star alerts Olympics director, fears for his safety
Hong Kong: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has resurfaced after nearly 20 days of silence…
Test time in the Chongli mountains
China’s Olympic preparations have been marred by coronavirus, allegations of human rights abuses and former…
Tibetan Olympics activists organize mock funeral for IOC in Beijing Games | The powerful 790 KFGO
By Denis BalibouseLAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – A handful of Tibetan activists held a mock funeral…
Rio Olympics boss Arthur Nuzman gets 30 years in prison for buying votes, Sports News
Carlos Arthur Nuzman, president of the Brazilian Olympic Committee for more than two decades, was…
Australia plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics: report
Australia is considering a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics slated for next February amid…
WTA stand alone in Peng Shuai standoff with China ahead of Olympics – Sportico.com
While the tennis world, and in particular the Women’s Tennis Association, has been vocal about…
NBA’s Enes Kanter calls for 2022 Olympics to avoid Chinese “dictatorship”: “It should be morality before money”
NBA star Enes Kanter, who has spoken out repeatedly in support of global human rights…
Putin to attend Beijing Winter Olympics as part of U.S. diplomatic boycott plans
Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted the invitation of his Chinese counterpart and good friend Xi…
Boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics against Peng Shuai would be “foolish move”, says Lord Coe
Lord Coe argued that any form of boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics over the…
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Anti-Chinese forces cause turmoil ahead of Beijing Olympics
A Chinese flag flies near the Olympic rings on the Olympic Tower in Beijing, China…
2022 Winter Olympics: Vancouver activists call for boycott
The February 2022 Winter Games will be held in China. However, not everyone agrees. About…