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ParalympicsGB have last medal hope dashed as Neil Simpson fails to finish slalom run

Neil Simpson won gold and bronze in Beijing 2022 but could not match that tally in Cortina as his slalom hopes were scuppered by straddling an early gate

The Independent UK

Ten to watch: the athletes who can bring glory to Australia at the 2026 Winter Olympics

There are high hopes that the best-ever tally of four medals at Beijing 2022 will be bettered with at least 10 genuine podium chances

The Guardian - AU

Hydrogen-powered buses now on roads of Beijing Winter Olympics co-host city

SHIJIAZHUANG: Nearly a year after the city of Zhangjiakou in north China's Hebei Province co-hosted the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, 444 hydrogen-powered buses have become the preferred mode of public transport for locals. These buses were first used for the Olympics.

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Greek court acquits activists over 2021 protest against Beijing Olympics

A Greek court has acquitted three activists detained in October 2021 after unfurling banners at the Athens Acropolis opposing the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, their lawyer and activists said on Thursday.

Reuters

Great Britain’s Olympic skiers launch emergency appeal after funding cut

Beijing 2022 flag-bearer Dave Ryding is among the affected athletes

The Independent UK

Welsh Paralympic veteran Steve Thomas on why he fell in love with the 'brutal' nature of Nordic skiing ahead of Beijing 2022

Barry-based Thomas, 45, is a seasoned campaigner in the British team after staring as a sailor at the Summer Games of 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 and in ice sledge hockey at Turin 2006

Wales Online

From the Snowies to success: Paralympians at their prime en route to Beijing 2022

Australian Paralympians are gearing up for success at next month's Games, with their heart set on a podium finish and having a good time.

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Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics daily briefing: Gisin gold, Smith’s F-bomb

Switzerland’s Michelle Gisin retains her combined skiing title as compatriot Fanny Smith is denied by video review in ski cross

The Guardian - UK

Omega's tribute to the Games

A close inspection is required to see how Omega has designed the Beijing 2022 Special Editions. Two watches mark the winter edition of the Olympics Games in China as well as its role as the Official Timekeeper for the 30th time in history.

Bangkok Post

Beijing 2022: Winter Olympics opening ceremony – as it happened

Xi Jinping declared the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games officially open after a parade of 91 competing nations and a typically breathtaking show

The Guardian - UK

What time is the Winter Olympics opening ceremony? TV channel and how to watch

Everything you need to know about Beijing 2022

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics 2022: Games begin against backdrop of Covid, Uyghur questions... and a lack of snow

How will Beijing 2022 be remembered? Described as the Genocide Games by human rights groups, it is a Winter Olympics virtually devoid of snow and one entirely run in a bubble shut off from the prying eyes of the Chinese public.

Evening Standard

Laura Peel and Brendan Kerry announced as Australia's flag-bearers for Winter Olympics

Aerial skier Laura Peel and figure skater Brendan Kerry have been named Australia's flag-bearers for the Beijing 2022 opening ceremony.

ABC News

Xi promises ‘safe, splendid’ Winter Olympics as COVID cases rise

IOC reports highest number of cases among Games-related personnel, condemns calls for boycott of Beijing 2022.

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Olympics-Beijing Games see 55 COVID-19 cases on Feb 2, highest daily tally

A total of 55 new COVID-19 infections were found among Olympic Games-related personnel on Feb. 2, the chair of the Beijing 2022 medical expert panel said on Thursday, the highest daily tally so far.

The Guardian - UK

Organisers downplay fears as 11 at Winter Olympics in hospital with Covid

Eleven people at the Winter Olympics are in hospital with Covid, Beijing 2022 officials have revealed, although none are in a life threatening condition

The Independent UK

When is the Winter Olympics opening ceremony and when do the games start?

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