Winter Olympics opening ceremony live updates: Beijing 2022 underway with a bang as athletes launch Games
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are here, set to be launched with the pageantry of the opening ceremony.
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Winter Olympics 2022 - Gu uses huge following to spread love for sport and inspire others into skiing
Freestyle skier Eileen Gu wants to use her massive social media following to inspire others to take up the sport. The 18-year-old medal hopeful is celebrated for her sporting prowess, fashion, modelling and academic background, and has been dubbed 'the face of the games' in Beijing.
Winter Olympics 2022: Impressive Team GB contenders could make history in Beijing
To the discerning sports fan, the names of Great British Winter Olympic champions just roll off the tongue.
Winter Olympics 2022 - Yuzuru Hanyu promises historic quadruple axel ahead of bid to retain figure skating title
Figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu has promised to deliver the first ever clean quadruple axel in competition when he defends his Winter Olympic title in Beijing. The 27-year-old, considered by many to be the greatest skater of all time, is yet to be seen at the Games venue, prompting social media posts asking “HAVE YOU SEEN HIM?” from his adoring fans, nicknamed ‘Fanyus’.
Winter Olympics: ‘A trailblazer’ - Mouat and Dodds hail Team GB joint flag bearer Muirhead ahead of opening ceremony
Eve Muirhead has been described as a “trailblazer” by her curling team-mates, ahead of the Sochi 2014 bronze medallist performing the honour of being Team GB’s joint flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics. The women’s skip will carry the union flag into Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium alongside Britain’s first Alpine skiing World Cup winner Dave Ryding.
Amazin LeThi hopes Beijing Winter Olympics inspire LGBTQ+ athletes
The Beijing Winter Olympics can inspire the next generation of athletes from the LGBTQ+ community, says Stonewall UK ambassador Amazin LeThi.
Granit Xhaka, Thomas Partey: Arsenal injury and suspension latest after winter break
It has been a frustrating start to the new year for Arsenal, to say the least.
Winter Olympics 2022 - Tongan flag bearer Pita Taufatofua misses Olympics to focus on disaster response after eruption
Tongan athlete Pita Taufatofua, best known for bearing his nation's flag in traditional dress at the past three Olympics, will not attend the Beijing Games after opting to stay in Tonga to focus on disaster relief. Tonga was hit by a Tsunami in January following the eruption of a volcano just 40 miles away from parts of the Pacific island nation. Ad/> Large parts of the country were covered in ash, with residents losing power and communication.