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Saudi Alpine skier Fayik Abdi completes preparations for Beijing Winter Olympics

RIYADH: Fayik Abdi, who is representing Saudi Arabia in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, has completed his training in preparation for his historic participation in the Alpine Skiing competition on Sunday. Abdi will compete in the Giant Slalom ski competition, which kicks off at 5 a.m. local time, and is the first Saudi and Gulf athlete to participate in the Winter Olympics since its inception in 1924. He qualified for the Olympics in December, after achieving an average of 131.03 points over five of his best-scored races, a record time. Since his arrival in Beijing on Feb. 3, the Saudi skier has continued his training regularly, led by his coaches Patrice Lucas and Daniel Sanz, in preparation for the competition, a statement on Saudi Press Agency said on Friday.

Olympics - Skeleton - British flop show raises questions about equipment

YANQING, China : As Laura Deas got ready to slide down the Yanqing ice track, the Briton knew that she was carrying the expectations of a nation that had won the women's skeleton title at the last three Winter Olympics.

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson aim to follow in skate tracks of Torvill and Dean

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are flattered to be mentioned in the same breath as Torvill and Dean at Beijing 2022.

Winter Olympics 2022 - 'Proud' Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson qualify for the next round of Beijing Ice Dance

In an explosion of rock anthems, British pair Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson put on an entertaining performance to kick off their ice dance campaign in Beijing and safely qualify for the next round. Twenty of the 23 partnerships who skated in the rhythm dance section made it into the free dance stage, with just Germany, Japan and Lithuania missing out.

Winter Olympics 2022 day eight: skeleton, women’s curling and more – live!

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Christine de Bruin sliding into Beijing 2022 medal contention

Christine de Bruin will be looking to uphold Canada’s reputation in female bobsleighing at the Winter Olympics, with the North Americans reaching the podium at the last three editions.

Australian skeleton racer Jaclyn Narracott claims sensational silver at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games

Australian Jaclyn Narracott has won a superb silver medal in the women's skeleton at the Yanqing National Sliding Centre.

Canada medal pace strong, but lagging in gold, at the halfway mark in Beijing

BEIJING — Canada was on pace for another sizable medal haul, albeit more bronze than gold, at the halfway mark of the Winter Olympics.

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Saudi Alpine skier Fayik Abdi completes preparations for Beijing Winter Olympics

Olympics - Skeleton - British flop show raises questions about equipment

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson aim to follow in skate tracks of Torvill and Dean

Winter Olympics 2022 - 'Proud' Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson qualify for the next round of Beijing Ice Dance

Winter Olympics 2022 day eight: skeleton, women’s curling and more – live!

Christine de Bruin sliding into Beijing 2022 medal contention

Australian skeleton racer Jaclyn Narracott claims sensational silver at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games

Canada medal pace strong, but lagging in gold, at the halfway mark in Beijing