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LPO/Tan Dun review – a full battery of drums, dramatic inhalations and hints of Mongolian throat singing

The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Beijing Olympics composer premieres his immediately appealing choral concerto with the London Philharmonic Orchestra

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Shaun White's new league to head to Aspen and mountain in China where he closed out his career

After opening in Aspen, Colorado, next week, Shaun White’s new halfpipe league will travel to the mountain in China where he closed out his career at the 2022 Beijing Olympics

The Independent UK

Olympic snowboarder dies in avalanche at 26

Sophie Hediger competed in the 2022 Beijing Olympics

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US viewers' Olympics interest is down, poll finds, except for Simone Biles

On the heels of low ratings for the coronavirus pandemic-marred Tokyo and Beijing Olympics, Paris may not do much better among U.S. viewers

The Independent UK

For many Olympic medalists, silver stings more than bronze

At the 2022 Beijing Olympics, a distraught Alexandra Trusova won silver and promptly declared, “I will never skate again.” Swimmer Michael Phelps displayed a mix of frustration and disappointment at the 2012 London Olympics when he added a silver to his trove of gold medals. At those same games, gymnast…

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Beijing Olympics flag-bearer Rathore asked me to walk alongside him at the opening ceremony, I cannot describe how proud I felt: Paris Games flag-bearer designate Sharath Kamal

Achanta Sharath Kamal, the elder statesman of Indian table tennis straddles his twin roles as emerging sports administrator and rejuvenated paddler with equal aplomb.

The Times of India

Olympic Hockey Stars Transition To NHL Success

Discover how the 2022 Beijing Olympics impacted NHL player transitions and comebacks, fostering growth and resilience.

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Olympic doping case involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva starts in Switzerland

The doping case involving teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva that marred the 2022 Beijing Olympics has returned to the Court of Arbitration for Sport

The Independent UK

Kamila Valieva doping scandal that rocked the Beijing Olympics may finally be settled

The Court of Arbitration for Sport begins a hearing Tuesday into the doping scandal of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva. U.S. skaters still haven't received team medals from the 2022 Winter Games.

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Skating body joins appeal for Valieva doping ban

The International Skating Union has followed the World Anti-Doping Agency in appealing the decision not to ban Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva over the doping case which overshadowed last year’s Beijing Olympics

The Independent UK

Helene Elliott: Nathan Chen's fire still burns thanks to his mother and others who inspire him

LOS ANGELES — After Nathan Chen had impressed a panel of figure skating judges at the Beijing Olympics last February by performing a vibrant and challenging free skate program that lifted him above a formidable field and secured his long-awaited gold medal, he had to face his toughest judge:

Los Angeles Times

On this day in 2007: Christine Ohuruogu wins appeal against lifetime ban

Ohuruogu went on to win 400m gold at the Beijing Olympics.

The Independent UK

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade Producing Documentary for Netflix

The two NBA stars played on the gold medal winning team at the Beijing Olympics that year.

Sports Illustrated

On this day in 2008: Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz’s Olympics record

Phelps claimed his eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics to surpass Spitz’s single Games record.

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I am fitter and stronger than I have been in a while, very well prepared for my next bout: Vijender Singh

NEW DELHI: Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh suffered his maiden defeat, in a 13-professional-bout career so far, when Russia's Artysh Lopsan defeated the 2008 Beijing Olympics medallist by technical knockout at the Majestic Pride Casino in Goa in March last year.

The Independent UK

Chinese Olympian Eileen Gu working for Salt Lake Games bid

Eileen Gu won two gold medals for China in freestyle skiing at the recent Beijing Olympics

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Dean Boxall and Ariarne Titmus team up again for the 2022 Australian Swimming Championships. Are they the best duo in sport?

Dean Boxall went viral at the Beijing Olympics for his insane celebration of Ariarne Titmus's gold medal swim. But beyond the memes, he's a brilliant swimming coach and motivator.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin Backs Russian Skater Valieva as She Faces Doping Case

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for figure skater Kamila Valieva on Tuesday, saying she did not compete "dishonestly" after her doping case dominated this year's Winter Olympics. Valieva was on the gold-medal winning Russian squad for the figure skating team event at the Beijing Olympics but no medal ceremony…

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On This Day in 2013: Sarah Stevenson announces her retirement from taekwondo

Stevenson won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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Kamila Valieva to skate Russian exhibition competition

The teenage Russian figure skater at the center of a doping scandal at last month’s Beijing Olympics will skate in a competition this week

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Silver medalist curling team dolls on display in Aichi

Hina dolls inspired by the Loco Solare women's curling team that claimed silver at the Beijing Olympics are featured in a display at Kodomo Ningyo Kobo in Takahama, Aichi Prefecture.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japanese Olympians welcomed back at Narita Airport

Some of the athletes who participated in the Beijing Olympics returned to Japan via Narita Airport on Monday evening.

Tribune News Service

Rachel Blount: Olympics contrasted success, safety, shortcomings, controversy

BEIJING – At Sunday's Closing Ceremony for the Beijing Olympics, the keynote speeches were stuffed with words like unity and togetherness and solidarity. While that wasn't surprising at an event that promotes shared ideals, it didn't reflect what made these Winter Games unique.

Tribune News Service

Diggins makes U.S. Olympic history winning silver in 30-kilometer freestyle

BEIJING — Jessie Diggins didn't cry when she lay in bed with food poisoning. She admitted she had a moment of self-pity, but with her final race at the Beijing Olympics only hours away, that wasn't going to do any good.

The Independent UK

Queen congratulates gold-medal winning curlers on ‘outstanding performance’

The Queen sent her ‘warmest congratulations to the Team GB women’s curling team who won gold at the Beijing Olympics.

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