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The 2022 Winter Olympics, the 24th winter Olympiad, will be held in Beijing, China between 4-20 February 2022.
- Athletes and support staff must stay within a ‘closed loop’ bubble while taking part in the Games and only used designated transport to and from the venues
- The Summer Olympics in Tokyo last year also imposed strict controls on participants
Whereas Beijing 2008 was ‘One World, One Dream’, China finds itself hosting a Games in much more uncertain and divided times.
Whereas Beijing 2008 was ‘One World, One Dream’, China finds itself hosting a Games in much more uncertain and divided times.
The event will serve as a qualifying event for the Olympics.
The event will serve as a qualifying event for the Olympics.
The requirement is more stringent than that asked of athletes at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo earlier this year, where participants were ‘encouraged’ to get vaccinated.
The requirement is more stringent than that asked of athletes at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo earlier this year, where participants were ‘encouraged’ to get vaccinated.
Chinese authorities are trying to contain coronavirus virus infections with targeted lockdowns, mass testing of residents and transport shutdowns in a bid to return to zero cases before the Beijing Winter Olympics open on February 4, 2021. An outbreak in the capital has prompted a tightening of measures in three Beijing districts. Cross-provincial tour groups have been suspended in five areas including Beijing since October 24. The Beijing marathon was also postponed and a similar event in Wuhan was cancelled.
Chinese authorities are trying to contain coronavirus virus infections with targeted lockdowns, mass testing of residents and transport shutdowns in a bid to return to zero cases before the Beijing Winter Olympics open on February 4, 2021. An outbreak in the capital has prompted a tightening of measures in three Beijing districts. Cross-provincial tour groups have been suspended in five areas including Beijing since October 24. The Beijing marathon was also postponed and a similar event in Wuhan was cancelled.
Latest outbreak prompts tight controls in three districts, refusal of entry to arrivals in the capital from at-risk areas, and postponement of Beijing marathon.
Latest outbreak prompts tight controls in three districts, refusal of entry to arrivals in the capital from at-risk areas, and postponement of Beijing marathon.
The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing will have a lot of similarities with the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, but what are the big differences?
The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing will have a lot of similarities with the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, but what are the big differences?
Organisers hope the delay to the October 31 event will help to prevent the disease spreading ahead of Winter Olympics.
Organisers hope the delay to the October 31 event will help to prevent the disease spreading ahead of Winter Olympics.
Local officials are hopeful the city will send more athletes than the lone representative who represented Hong Kong at the last Games in Pyeongchang.
Local officials are hopeful the city will send more athletes than the lone representative who represented Hong Kong at the last Games in Pyeongchang.
China is planning major changes to existing sports legislation including mandatory gym classes in schools and at least one hour of exercise a day as the country battles rising obesity rates.
China is planning major changes to existing sports legislation including mandatory gym classes in schools and at least one hour of exercise a day as the country battles rising obesity rates.
Beijing receives the flame for the 2022 Winter Games from Greece, where activists held after disrupting the torch lighting ceremony are expected in court.
Beijing receives the flame for the 2022 Winter Games from Greece, where activists held after disrupting the torch lighting ceremony are expected in court.
The 22-year-old admits her ‘shock’ at setting personal bests in back-to-back events, as remarkable comeback from retirement continues.
The 22-year-old admits her ‘shock’ at setting personal bests in back-to-back events, as remarkable comeback from retirement continues.
Exiled Hongkonger Joey Siu one of two held and later released after showing banners promoting Hong Kong and Tibetan rights, and urging a boycott of the Games.
Exiled Hongkonger Joey Siu one of two held and later released after showing banners promoting Hong Kong and Tibetan rights, and urging a boycott of the Games.
Covid-19 constraints were cited for the restricted ceremony, in a repeat of the lead-up to Tokyo. The torch relay around Greece has also been cancelled.
Covid-19 constraints were cited for the restricted ceremony, in a repeat of the lead-up to Tokyo. The torch relay around Greece has also been cancelled.
Lim Hyo-jun, who naturalised from South Korea after ban over sexual harassment of teammate, misses deadline to apply to compete for hosts.
Lim Hyo-jun, who naturalised from South Korea after ban over sexual harassment of teammate, misses deadline to apply to compete for hosts.
Lincoln Yuen and Joanna So ‘have matured a lot during these extraordinary times’, says Hong Kong Skating Union chief.
Lincoln Yuen and Joanna So ‘have matured a lot during these extraordinary times’, says Hong Kong Skating Union chief.
From surviving a devastating earthquake to becoming one of the sport’s best, the 26-year-old Sendai native is set to shine at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
From surviving a devastating earthquake to becoming one of the sport’s best, the 26-year-old Sendai native is set to shine at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
The Beijing Organising Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games on October 13, 2021, released a promotional video for the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics. The 100-day countdown begins as the 2022 Games get under way on February 4, 2022. The video, themed “Dual Olympic City”, highlights the past, present and future of Beijing as a city that will have hosted two Olympic events – the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics.
The Beijing Organising Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games on October 13, 2021, released a promotional video for the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics. The 100-day countdown begins as the 2022 Games get under way on February 4, 2022. The video, themed “Dual Olympic City”, highlights the past, present and future of Beijing as a city that will have hosted two Olympic events – the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics.
‘We have no ability to go into a country and tell them what to do,’ IOC vice-president John Coates says, despite calls for Winter Games to be postponed.
‘We have no ability to go into a country and tell them what to do,’ IOC vice-president John Coates says, despite calls for Winter Games to be postponed.
Chinese CDC chief Gao Fu says new strategy is being discussed and ‘everything is dynamic’ but it’s too soon to view the disease as endemic.
Chinese CDC chief Gao Fu says new strategy is being discussed and ‘everything is dynamic’ but it’s too soon to view the disease as endemic.
Games in February will have no international spectators and organisers will enforce a vaccine mandate for anyone entering Olympic ‘bubble’.
Games in February will have no international spectators and organisers will enforce a vaccine mandate for anyone entering Olympic ‘bubble’.
Chinese embassy in Japan joins in on social media after figure skater’s supporters ask locals to cheer him on at Winter Games
Chinese embassy in Japan joins in on social media after figure skater’s supporters ask locals to cheer him on at Winter Games
Five of city’s short track skaters will take part in four designated Winter Games qualifying events starting this month, after Hong Kong’s figure skaters fell short last week.
Five of city’s short track skaters will take part in four designated Winter Games qualifying events starting this month, after Hong Kong’s figure skaters fell short last week.
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games will be held without overseas spectators, the International Olympic Committee announced on September 29, 2021. Organisers in Beijing are planning to stage the second Games held during the Covid-19 pandemic with more stringent measures than in Tokyo, including a closed bubble, vaccine requirements and daily testing. The 2022 Beijing Winter Games are scheduled to run from February 4-20, and will be the second Olympic Games to be held in Beijing.
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games will be held without overseas spectators, the International Olympic Committee announced on September 29, 2021. Organisers in Beijing are planning to stage the second Games held during the Covid-19 pandemic with more stringent measures than in Tokyo, including a closed bubble, vaccine requirements and daily testing. The 2022 Beijing Winter Games are scheduled to run from February 4-20, and will be the second Olympic Games to be held in Beijing.
Non-fully vaccinated athletes, officials and workers for the 2022 Winter Games will face a 21-day quarantine, according to restrictions announced by the IOC.
Non-fully vaccinated athletes, officials and workers for the 2022 Winter Games will face a 21-day quarantine, according to restrictions announced by the IOC.
Chinese envoy in US calls for better cooperation while at home China’s foreign minister says new Aukus pact ‘might lead to the resurgence of a cold war’.
Chinese envoy in US calls for better cooperation while at home China’s foreign minister says new Aukus pact ‘might lead to the resurgence of a cold war’.
2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing have key player in NHL stars as boycott looks unlikely with professional athletes now fully on board.
2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing have key player in NHL stars as boycott looks unlikely with professional athletes now fully on board.
Analysts say Kim Jong-un’s powerful sister is floating a trial balloon to see if Pyongyang can resume dialogue with Washington through Seoul, while South Korean leader Moon is keen on a summit between the Koreas, the US, and China as part of his reunification goal.
Analysts say Kim Jong-un’s powerful sister is floating a trial balloon to see if Pyongyang can resume dialogue with Washington through Seoul, while South Korean leader Moon is keen on a summit between the Koreas, the US, and China as part of his reunification goal.
Despite its abundant greenery, craggy mountains and historical sites, Yanqing, 40 minutes from central Beijing by high-speed train, has flown under the radar of domestic Chinese tourists – until now.
Despite its abundant greenery, craggy mountains and historical sites, Yanqing, 40 minutes from central Beijing by high-speed train, has flown under the radar of domestic Chinese tourists – until now.
As of November 1, all employees, athletes, contractors and others accessing USOPC facilities must be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
As of November 1, all employees, athletes, contractors and others accessing USOPC facilities must be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Some activists, rights groups and US lawmakers have called for a boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics. But the Games offers a rare opportunity to bring nations and people together in accordance with the Olympic spirit. This is more important than ever at a time of global tensions.
If history is any guide, such a drastic measure by the United States or any major Western government would herald Cold War 2.0.
Future elite will rise to surface thanks to natural talent, rather than by officials picking “winners” to be nurtured in rigid state sports system.