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Eve Muirhead delivers her bold prediction for Team GB's curlers after being unveiled as British flagbearer in Beijing

At tomorrow's opening ceremony at the iconic Bird's Nest, Muirhead will be the second curler to carry the flag after Rhona Martin was given the honour at the Closing Ceremony in 2002 and Opening in 2006

Daily Record

China's 2008 Olympics heralded its arrival on the world stage, but this year's Games will be very different

China is making a very different statement to the world with the opening of this year's Games when compared to the 2008 Summer Olympics. The clues are hidden in its choice of song and guest list.

ABC News

When does the Winter Olympics start? TV channel, live stream info, events and start times

This mascot for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games is a giant panda named Bing Dwen Dwen

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Team GB Winter Olympic medal hopeful trained for Games on 40m DIY bobsleigh run in garden

Mica McNeill and her family took matters into their own hands when the Covid-19 pandemic ruined her preparations for the Winter Olympics in Beijing

Daily Mirror

Why the Russian Olympic team is known as ‘ROC’ in at Beijing Winter Olympics

What's the deal with this "ROC"? We have answers.

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Putin courts China’s Xi for help in showdown with the West

Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping hold their first in-person meeting in more than two years Friday as the two presidents find themselves increasingly aligned against a common adversary.

Tribune News Service

Yes, You Can Enjoy the Olympics and Still Criticize the IOC and China

There are many reasons to feel troubled by the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, but the athletes and competition are worth your attention.

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China, Russia 'coordinated positions' on Ukraine, says Chinese foreign ministry

China and Russia coordinated their positions on Ukraine during a meeting between both countries' foreign ministers in Beijing on Thursday, according to a statement by the Chinese foreign ministry.

Reuters

Beijing Winter Olympics: if you’re watching from Australia, here’s what you need to know

The 2022 Games officially open on Friday. How can sports lovers see all the action? How many Australians are competing? Your questions answered

The Guardian - AU

IOC president Thomas Bach confirms he will meet Peng Shuai during Beijing Winter Olympic Games

Three-time Olympian Peng went missing in November after making an allegation of sexual assault against former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli - with concerns for her wellbeing and ability to act freely remaining

Wales Online

A camera tumbled so far down a mountain at the Winter Olympics and fans felt awful about it

What a nightmare start for one photographer in Beijing.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ukraine in focus for Olympics insurers as Beijing Games kick off

The threat of war between Russia and Ukraine is the biggest risk for insurers offering coverage during the Beijing Winter Olympics as an outbreak of hostilities could force team withdrawals or appearance cancellations, industry sources say.

Reuters

How to watch the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony on Friday

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games officially start Friday with the traditional opening ceremony. Some events, including curling, hockey and luge are already underway in Beijing. The Games will run through Feb. 20 and 224 Americans are expected to compete.

Los Angeles Times

Olympics-Tibetans march on IOC headquarters to protest Beijing Games

Several hundred Tibetan and Uyghur activists marched on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday, a day before Beijing 2022 opens, accusing the Swiss-based organisation of complicity in "atrocities" committed against ethnic minorities in China.

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The Independent UK

Hundreds of Tibetans protest outside IOC headquarters

Hundreds of Tibetans are marching outside the Swiss headquarters of the International Olympic Committee, demanding freedom for their homeland as Beijing prepares to host the Winter Games

Al Jazeera

Winter Olympics: What you need to know about Beijing 2022

Beijing becomes the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Games.

Reuters

Factbox-Russia, China may sign energy, other deals amid Moscow tension with West

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets China's leader Xi Jinping this week when he attends the Beijing Winter Olympics and they may seek to deepen trade ties in energy and other areas at a time when Moscow is at loggerheads with the West over Ukraine.

The Independent UK

IOC president Bach says Peng Shuai can move freely in China

The president of the International Olympic Committee has sought to play down concerns about the safety of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai while also saying he planned to go ahead with their long-promised dinner during the Beijing Games

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The Independent UK

Putin condemns ‘fundamentally wrong’ boycott of Beijing Olympics

Vladimir Putin will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, as the Winter Olympics officially start

Daily Mirror

Olympic skeleton racer freed from isolation after tearful video following Covid mistake

Belgian Winter Olympian Kim Meylemans has endured a difficult time since arriving in Beijing and testing positive with Covid.

Reuters

Olympics-Peng Shuai expected inside Beijing bubble as athletes find their snow feet

The Olympics chief on Thursday pledged to support Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai if she asks for an investigation into her treatment when he meets with her inside Beijing's "closed loop" at the Winter Games.

Sports Illustrated

The IOC’s Quota Decision for Beijing Sends a Message to Black Winter Olympics Athletes

Despite calls to reinstate spots in bobsleigh and skeleton, there will be no sliding sport athletes from African delegations at the 2022 Games in Beijing.

The Independent UK

Riled up by torchbearer, India skips China Olympics opening

India will not attend Friday’s opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, after one of the torchbearers reportedly chosen by Chinese authorities riled up New Delhi’s anger

The Times of India

'Shameful', says US lawmaker on China picking PLA soldier as torchbearer for Beijing Olympics

WASHINGTON: A top US lawmaker on Thursday described as "shameful" China picking a PLA soldier, who was part of the military command that attacked Indian soldiers in the Galwan Valley in 2020, as a torchbearer for the Beijing Winter Olympics.

The Independent UK

Peng Shuai can move freely in China, says IOC president before meeting tennis player in Beijing

Thomas Bach will meet Peng inside the ‘closed loop’ of the Beijing Olympics

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