Olympics-First gold of the Games lets athletes shine over politics
By Philip O'Connor, Karolos Grohmann and Mari Saito
Winter Games Sport News
First gold of the Games lets athletes shine over politics
BEIJING : Norway nabbed the first gold medal of the Winter Games on Saturday as the politics dominating the Beijing Olympics began to make room for the snowy feats of the world's best athletes.
Figureskating-Couple put rivalry aside to celebrate Hubbell's win
BEIJING : Navigating the web of romantic relationships among the world's top figure skaters can be complicated, but for ice dancers Madison Hubbell and Adrian Diaz, it comes as naturally as a twizzle on the rink.
Claudia Pechstein becomes oldest female Winter Olympian at age 49
On day one of the 2022 Winter Olympics, German speed skater Claudia Pechstein broke a few records despite finishing off the podium.
What to watch for at the Beijing Games on Saturday
BEIJING : Six gold medals will be awarded on Saturday as competition kicks into high gear at the Beijing Winter Games.
South Korea irked over 'Korean traditional dress' in Beijing Winter Games ceremony
SEOUL: South Korean politicians and activists criticised what they called China's "cultural appropriation", after a woman appearing to be wearing Korean traditional dress appeared among those representing China's different ethnic groups during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Games on Friday (Feb 4).
S Korea irked over 'Korean traditional dress' in Beijing Winter Games ceremony
SEOUL : South Korean politicians and activists criticised what they called China's "cultural appropriation", after a woman appearing to be wearing Korean traditional dress appeared among those representing China's different ethnic groups during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Games on Friday.