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Flag-bearer Kawayoke aims for medal together with his hero

BEIJING -- As flag bearer, para-skier Taiki Kawayoke led the Japan team as it marched at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympics on Friday night.

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A wary and reluctant embrace

Pragmatic motives like security concerns in its western frontiers have forced China to build ties with Taliban

The Hindu

Can your penis freeze? Why winter sports are so hazardous

Cross-country skiers only wear very light clothing for the event, so frostbite is a real risk. Such was the case at the Winter Olympics in Beijing with Finnish skier Remi Lindholm's frostbite.

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Neil Simpson thrilled to win historic Paralympics gold with brother by his side

Skiing superstar Neil Simpson became the first male Paralympian to win gold for ParalympicsGB in Beijing with his triumph in the men's Super-G vision impaired skiing

Daily Mirror

Tudhope wins para snowboard cross bronze

Para snowboarding star Ben Tudhope has claimed bronze in the snowboard cross to snare Australia's first medal of the Beijing Winter Paralympics.

AAP

Neil Simpson’s historic gold can inspire next generation – GB Snowsport chief

Simpson claimed gold in the Super-G vision-impaired class in Beijing, triumphing alongside guide and brother Andrew.

The Independent UK

Golden moment for Simpson brothers in Beijing

Pair made history at the Winter Olympics.

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6 Ways Technology is Evolving Travel in 2022

For the athletes at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, travel entailed … robots. Everywhere. These machines prepared and served noodles, rice and burgers, and roamed hallways to take the temperatures of passersby. They even passed the Olympic flame underwater. Yet even if you’re not an Olympian, your travels these…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Neil Simpson wins Great Britain’s first gold of 2022 Winter Paralympics

Neil Simpson won Great Britain’s first gold at the Beijing Paralympics in the men’s Super-G vision-impaired class and then hailed sharing the ‘special’ moment with guide and brother Andrew

The Guardian - UK

Australian Ben Tudhope eyes off men's snowboard cross medal at Beijing Winter Paralympics

Australia's Ben Tudhope is a chance of finishing on the podium in the men's snowboard cross SB-LL2 at the Beijing Games after advancing to the quarterfinals as the fourth fastest qualifier.

ABC News

New US Ambassador Arrives in Beijing amid Tense Relations

New US Ambassador Nicholas Burns has arrived to take up his post in Beijing amid heightened tensions between China and the United States over Taiwan, trade, human rights and the war in Ukraine. Burns arrived Friday with his wife Libby and a group of other US diplomats and their families…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China’s ambitious growth target puts focus back on fiscal plans

China set an ambitious economic growth target for the year, putting the spotlight back on fiscal stimulus to counter risks of an ongoing property market slump and rising geopolitical tensions.

Tribune News Service

Chinese TV leaves out interpretation on part of IPC head's speech

BEIJING -- A portion of International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons' speech at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Paralympics Friday night was not part of the Chinese in simultaneous interpretation service during the live broadcast on China Central Television.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Games begin with calls for Ukraine peace

BEIJING -- The 2022 Winter Paralympics started in Beijing on Friday with the opening ceremony, even as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine-born Oksana Masters wins first US gold of Beijing Winter Paralympics

Oksana Masters won the first US gold medal of the 2022 Beijing Paralympics on Saturday by taking first in the women’s biathlon sitting sprint

Evening Standard

Winter Paralympics: Ukraine top opening day medal table while Great Britain win downhill bronze

Ukraine topped the medal table on the opening day of the Beijing Paralympics, claiming three golds.

The Independent UK

Winter Paralympics: Millie Knight defies setbacks and fear to win ParalympicsGB’s first medal of Beijing Games

The 23-year-old finished on the podium in the women’s visually-impaired downhill after facing a rocky ride to even reach the start line

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Motor Racing-Haas F1 Terminates Contract with Russian Racer Mazepin

Russian Nikita Mazepin will not race in Formula One this season after US-owned Haas said on Saturday it has terminated the driver's contract. The team also ended its title sponsorship deal with Russian potash producer Uralkali, owned by Mazepin's father. Russia's invasion of Ukraine, shortly after the Winter Olympics wrapped…

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New US ambassador arrives in Beijing amid tense relations

New U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns has arrived to take up his post in Beijing amid heightened tensions between China and the United States over Taiwan, trade, human rights and the war in Ukraine

Tribune News Service

Pompeo says US should recognize Taiwan as Ukraine war flares

The U.S. should immediately move toward recognizing Taiwan as a country, former U.S. Secretary of State and potential presidential candidate Mike Pompeo said in Taipei, comments that garnered a testy response from Beijing.

Reuters

China plans 7.1% defence spending rise this year, outpacing GDP target

China will spend 7.1% more on defence this year, outpacing last year's hike and the government's modest economic growth forecast as Premier Li Keqiang seeks to safeguard the country's sovereignty, security and development interests.

The Independent UK

China cuts economic growth goal as it tries to reverse slump

China has cut its annual economic growth target to its lowest level in decades as Beijing tries to reverse a slump at a time when Russia’s war on Ukraine is pushing up oil prices and roiling the global economy

ABC News

China's 'implicit' support for Russia is at odds with what expats in Ukraine are posting on social media

China still refuses to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but Chinese expats in the country are sharing a different side of the story online.

AAP

Tait crashes out in Para sitting downhill

Australia's Winter Paralympics medal smoky Sam Tait had high hopes in the men's downhill sitting but crashed and didn't finish the race.

Wales Online

Swimming legend Ellie Simmonds backing ParalympicsGB athletes in Beijing

Ellie Simmonds was joined by fellow Paralympic heroes at Hemel Hemostead's Snow Centre for an Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds, and Paralympic cyclist turned GB Snowboarder Jon-Allan Butterworth joined other Summer Paralympic athletes at The National Lottery Paralympic Watch Party to celebrate the start of the Winter Paralympic Games.

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