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December 6, 2021 at 6:05 pm

EXPLAINER: Why does Beijing have the Olympics again? VIEW

The Beijing Winter Olympics open in just under two months and are now the target of a diplomatic boycott by the United States with others...

FILE – A police officer wearing a face mask and goggles to protect against COVID-19, stands near a poster of a skier on the wall at a train station in Zhangjiakou in northern China’s Hebei Province, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. China is threatening to take â€œfirm countermeasures” if the U.S. proceeds with a diplomatic boycott of February’s Beijing Winter Olympic Games. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Monday accused U.S. politicians of grandstanding over the issue of not sending dignitaries to attend the events that China hopes will showcase its economic development. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) BKWS303 BKWS303 (Mark Schiefelbein / The Associated Press)

December 6, 2021 at 2:27 am

US plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

The White House says the U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing to protest Chinese human rights abuses.

December 2, 2021 at 6:59 pm

UN urges truce during Winter Olympics in Beijing in February

The U.N. General Assembly urged all nations to observe a truce during the Beijing Winter Olympics starting in February, saying a halt to conflicts during...

November 30, 2021 at 2:43 am

China concerned about omicron effect on Beijing Winter Games

China says the omicron variant of the coronavirus is a concern for organizers of the Beijing Winter Olympics but it remains confident the games will...

November 29, 2021 at 4:09 am

Sapporo says it can hold 2030 Olympics and also save money

The northern Japanese city of Sapporo became a frontrunner to land the 2030 Winter Olympics after the mayor talked up a plan that he says...

November 28, 2021 at 3:00 am

Sapporo expected to announce cost cuts to land 2030 Olympics

The northern Japanese city of Sapporo is set to announce what it says will be a reduction in costs that will make it an attractive...

November 28, 2021 at 1:29 am

Sapporo expected to announce cost cuts to land 2030 Olympics

The northern Japanese city of Sapporo is set to announce what it says will be a reduction in costs that will make it an attractive...

November 26, 2021 at 7:51 am

Former Brazil Olympic boss sentenced to jail for corruption

The former head of the Brazilian Olympic Committee was sentenced to 30 years and 11 months in jail for allegedly buying votes for Rio de...

November 25, 2021 at 7:03 pm

Former Brazil Olympic boss sentenced to jail for corruption

The former head of the Brazilian Olympic Committee was sentenced to 30 years and 11 months in jail for allegedly buying votes for Rio de...

November 25, 2021 at 10:41 am

WADA approves reforms; athlete groups say they’re not enough

The World Anti-Doping Agency has approved a series of reforms designed to give athletes a bigger voice in decision-making.

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EXPLAINER: Why does Beijing have the Olympics again? VIEW

US plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

UN urges truce during Winter Olympics in Beijing in February

China concerned about omicron effect on Beijing Winter Games

Sapporo says it can hold 2030 Olympics and also save money

Sapporo expected to announce cost cuts to land 2030 Olympics

Sapporo expected to announce cost cuts to land 2030 Olympics

Former Brazil Olympic boss sentenced to jail for corruption

Former Brazil Olympic boss sentenced to jail for corruption

WADA approves reforms; athlete groups say they’re not enough