Winter Olympics: IOC defends use of Uyghur athlete in opening ceremony
The International Olympic Committee has defended having an Uyghur athlete light the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics.
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IOC plays down 'overzealous' Chinese security guard who shoved Dutch reporter at Beijing Winter Olympics
An incident involving a Dutch reporter in the middle of a live broadcast who was dragged away by Chinese security officials at the Winter Olympics was an isolated event, according to the International Olympic Committee.
Olympics-Snowboard-Baumgartner 'so prepared' to compete in fourth Games
ZHANGJIAKOU, China (Reuters) - U.S. snowboarding veteran Nick Baumgartner said he felt "so prepared" to compete in Beijing, his fourth Olympic Games.
UN support of Olympics crucial at time of crisis - Guterres
BEIJING : United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres defended his organisation's support for the Olympic Games on Saturday, saying it was important for nations to come together in Beijing as conflicts brew across the world.
Snowboarding: Baumgartner 'so prepared' to compete in fourth Games
ZHANGJIAKOU, China: US snowboarding veteran Nick Baumgartner said he felt "so prepared" to compete in Beijing, his fourth Olympic Games.
Biathlon-Brilliant Boe bags mixed relay gold for Norway
ZHANGJIAKOU, China :A blistering skiing display by Norway's Johannes Thingnes Boe brought his team back form the dead as they claimed victory in a thrilling sprint finish to win the gold medal in Saturday's 4x6km mixed relay.
Saudi owners’ ‘lofty ambitions’ for Newcastle United depend on Premier League survival, says Eddie Howe
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has revealed Newcastle United’s Saudi-based owners have “huge ambitions” for the Magpies in the long term.
IOC defends torch bearer choice amid concerns over China’s treatment of Uyghurs
A skier born in Xinjiang, one of the two final torch bearers at the Olympics opening ceremony, was not picked because of where she comes from according to the IOC.