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As Beijing Olympics begin, exiled Uyghurs fight for families oppressed in China

ISTANBUL — Surely his son would know his voice, Abdurahman Tohti thought.

Los Angeles Times

Galwan-hurt PLA officer is torch bearer at Winter Olympics

NEW DELHI: A PLA regiment commander, Qi Fabao, who sustained head injury while fighting “bravely” in the Galwan clash with India, was a torchbearer at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Torch Relay on Wednesday, reported the Chinese media.

The Times of India

Saudi Skier Set to Make History at Beijing Games

Alpine skier Fayik Abdi said he is hoping to spread awareness of winter sports in Saudi Arabia as he aims to become the first athlete to represent the country at the Winter Olympics in Beijing this month. Abdi will compete in the giant slalom, which has attracted competitors from countries…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Celebrating the 5 most shocking and unexpected medal wins from a century of Winter Olympics

A look at five of the most shocking and unexpected at the Winter Olympic Games ahead of the 24th edition of the event in Beijing this month

Daily Mirror

FBI urges Olympic athletes to leave their personal cell phones at home and take burner phones to Beijing

National security officials have grown increasingly concerned about espionage and intellectual property theft by China

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics: surreal turns into the familiar for British curlers in Beijing

Great Britain’s mixed curling team defeated Sweden 9-5 at Beijing’s Ice Cube to confirm their status as gold-medal favourites in the event

The Guardian - UK

Her high-speed Luge crash horrified the last Olympics and broke her neck. But now she’s ready to go again

Following much rehabilitation and training, Emily Sweeney is due to compete in Beijing on Thursday, writes Jade Bremner

The Independent UK

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Los 'Juegos de la Culpa': los problemas de China con los derechos humanos marcan a fuego las Olimpiadas en Beijing

El reglamento de los Juegos Olímpicos, llamado Carta Olímpica, contiene numerosos estatutos destinados a fomentar la "neutralidad política". No protestar en el campo de juego, no usar símbolos ni hacer gestos con las manos; esa clase de cosas.

Los Angeles Times

Winter Olympics 2022: British curlers Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds off to perfect start in Beijing

British mixed curling duo Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds got their quest for Winter Olympics gold off to the perfect start as they beat Sweden in their opening round-robin match.

Evening Standard

Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds seize ‘building block’ with curling win over Sweden at Ice Cube in Beijing

The Scottish pair sealed a 9-5 victory at the Ice Cube in Beijing

The Independent UK

Better funding has transformed Team GB’s Winter Olympic hopes, says Amy Williams

Investment in GB Snowsport has more than doubled in the last four years, from £5.2m in the PyeongChang cycle to £11.1m for Beijing

The Independent UK

Beijing Olympics may get points for boosting China's international reputation, but Games are definitely gold for Xi Jinping's standing at home

The 2022 Winter Games in Beijing provide many benefits for China, and really don’t have any downsides for the country.

The Conversation

How Will China Deal With Potential Protests at the Olympics? SI Weekly Dives In

SI Weekly host John Gonzalez discusses what the Beijing Olympics will be like for athletes and host country China. Plus an exclusive interview with Michael Vick.

Sports Illustrated

Figure skater Timothy LeDuc ready to make history as first non-binary Winter Olympian

LeDuc will compete alongside Ashley Can-Gribble in the figure skating’s pairs competition in Beijing

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Olympic athletes face many doping, virus tests in Beijing

The athletes at the Beijing Olympics will have to contend with the daily collection of coronavirus samples as well as the usual doping tests

Reuters

Russia and China to discuss greater gas, financial cooperation during Putin visit

Russia and China will discuss greater gas and financial cooperation during President Vladimir Putin's upcoming trip to Beijing for the winter Olympics, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Pope hails Paralympians, refugee athletes in Olympic message

Pope Francis is paying tribute to Paralympians and refugee athletes competing in the Beijing Olympics

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics: What life is like inside Beijing’s ‘closed-loop’ system

Strict anti-virus protocols have rendered the city entirely off-limits to all but accredited Games personnel

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The Independent UK

Winter Olympics: What life is like in the Beijing Games closed-loop system

Strict anti-virus protocols have rendered the city entirely off-limits to all but accredited Games personnel.

The Conversation

Why is Taiwan competing in the Olympics under 'Chinese Taipei'?

When the Beijing Olympics opens with a glitzy ceremony on Feb. 4, 2022, a tiny contingent of Taiwanese athletes will be in attendance. But they won’t be marching under the Taiwanese flag. And they will be announced as the team from “Chinese Taipei.”

Sports Illustrated

Everything to Know for the Women’s Hockey Tournament at the Beijing Olympics

Will it be the U.S. and Canada duking it out until the end once again? Or will a new country emerge to take home gold?

The Independent UK

Unpredictable weather will be the ‘story of the Games’ in Beijing

Gusts of wind played havoc with biathletes as they trained ahead of the start of the Winter Olympics

The Independent UK

Makayla Gerken-Schofield adamant LGBTQ+ voices must be heard in Beijing

The 22-year-old came out as pansexual last year.

Wales Online

Luger Staudinger pays tribute to teammate at Winter Olympics

Rupert Staundinger has paid tribute to his teammate and friend AJ Rosen as the first day of the Beijing Winter Olympics kicks off

The Independent UK

Beijing says COVID-19 situation 'controllable,' 'safe'

Beijing has reported three new COVID-19 cases as officials say the virus situation is under control with the Olympic Games set to open later in the week

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