How much do curling stones weigh? Explaining the Winter Olympic sport
It’s one of the most iconic events at the Winter Olympics with curling producing entertainment at Beijing 2022.
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Today at the Winter Olympics: Dodds and Mouat in semi-final as Muir soars
Great Britain are beginning to muscle in on medal contention on the third day of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, with chances emerging in curling and freestyle. Meanwhile, some of the biggest international names are also beginning their respective quests for glory.
Peng Shuai Meets IOC Chief Thomas Bach At Beijing Winter Olympics
Peng Shuai has met Olympic chief Thomas Bach at the Beijing Winter Games, the IOC said Monday, while US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin suffered bitter disappointment in her first attempt at gold in China. The International Olympic Committee said tennis player Peng, who sparked global concern in November when she fell silent after alleging that a top Chinese politician had forced her into sex, dined with Bach on Saturday and watched curling. Peng reappeared in public nearly three weeks after her allegation, and later withdrew it, insisting her online comments had been taken out of context. But fears for her safety and well-being remained.
Winter Olympics 2022: Teenager Kirsty Muir makes Big Air final, plus latest news, results and medal table
The youngest member of the British team at the Beijing Olympics, Kirsty Muir, booked her place in the Big Air final as the 17-year-old qualified seventh.
Shabab Al Ahli climb to third in Adnoc Pro League after win over Emirates
Shabab Al Ahli survived a late scare to defeat Emirates 2-1 at the Rashid stadium on Sunday and move up to third in the standings.
British curling duo prepare for battle with Norwegian foes
Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat are relishing the prospect of immediate revenge as they prepare to face Norway for a place in the mixed curling gold medal match at the Beijing Olympics on Monday.
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai attends Winter Olympics and denies she made a sexual assault allegation
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has told a French newspaper that international concern over her wellbeing is based on «an enormous misunderstanding», as the International Olympic Committee confirmed a face-to-face meeting and said she would be attending several Winter Olympics events in Beijing.