Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi responds after outfit controversy ‘destroys’ Winter Olympic dream
Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi has issued an emotional apology after she was disqualified for violating suit regulations at Beijing 2022.
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Medals update: Austria's Alessandro Haemmerle nabs gold in men’s snowboard cross after wild-style big final
The men’s snowboard cross big final here at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 delivered a new champion and the topsy-turvy unpredictability the discipline has become known – and beloved – for since making its Olympic debut in Torino in 2006.
Winter Olympic gold medallist Nils van der Poel accuses Netherlands of ‘corruption’ over Beijing 2022 ice
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics gold medallist Nils van der Poel has accused the Netherlands speed skating program of “corruption” over a report that its officials try to influence the ice makers to set up conditions that benefit Dutch athletes.
Team GB 'not panicking yet' about medal drought, ice scandal hits the rink - Beijing diary
DON’T PANIC, SAYS UK SPORT BOSS British medal hopes have struggled so far — both Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds plus Charlotte Bankes were world champions in their events and yet didn't trouble the podium. Ad/> In addition both freeskier James Woods and snowboarder Katie Ormerod, proven World Cup winners, struggled in their first events. Kirsty Muir's fifth place in the skiing Big Air is certainly the highlight for the 50-strong team to date.
Katherine Grainger hails Charlotte Bankes' inspirational Olympic journey
Dame Katherine Grainger has hailed the impact of Team GB’s Charlotte Bankes on the next generation of snow sporting talent, despite missing out on a medal in snowboard cross at the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
Simone Biles defends Winter Olympic star Mikaela Shiffrin after skier’s shock slalom exit
Gymnastics icon Simone Biles has tweeted her support for compatriot Mikaela Shiffrin, who skied herself out of medal contention for the second event in a row at this year’s Winter Olympics.
Huntly skiing star Andrew Young on the Covid catastrophe that almost derailed his Winter Olympic bid
Andrew Young admitted a recent bout of Covid has robbed him of his physical shape but still believes his performances will pick up as the Olympics goes on.
Winter Olympic history-maker Ledecka wins third Games gold
Ester Ledecka successfully defended her snowboard parallel giant slalom title at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday -- even if she did not immediately realise it. The 26-year-old Czech became the first woman to win a gold medal in two different sports at a Winter Olympics when she took skiing and snowboarding titles in Pyeongchang four years ago. She won snowboard parallel giant slalom gold again in the Chinese capital when she cruised to victory in the final against Austria's Daniela Ulbing.