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Ayumu Hirano hoping to challenge for Olympic gold again in 2026

Winter Olympics / Snowboarding

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Momoka Muraoka's five-medal Beijing dream dashed at final hurdle

Winter Olympics / Alpine skiing Mar 12, 2022

Momoka Muraoka's five-medal Beijing dream dashed at final hurdle

The alpine sit-skier missed out on winning her fifth medal of the Beijing Paralympics on Saturday when she finished fifth in the women's slalom.

Pyeongchang still waiting to reap benefits of 2018 Winter Olympics

Winter Olympics Feb 28, 2022

Pyeongchang still waiting to reap benefits of 2018 Winter Olympics

by Kelly Kasulis Cho

"The reality is very different from what was promised to us. Back then, locals here expected the Olympics to affect us a lot.”

Spanish skater Laura Barquero tests positive for banned substance

Figure skating Feb 23, 2022

Spanish skater Laura Barquero tests positive for banned substance

The International Testing Agency said the pairs skater returned an adverse analytical finding for a metabolite of Clostebol, which is on the prohibited list of the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Japanese Olympians focus on ending 2022 season on post-Beijing high

Winter Olympics Feb 22, 2022

Japanese Olympians focus on ending 2022 season on post-Beijing high

For some athletes, the Olympic experience was a dream come true, while for others it was a nightmare on one or more levels, even if there were some valuable lessons to take for safekeeping.

Olympics making progress on gender equality, but gap remains

Winter Olympics Feb 21, 2022

Olympics making progress on gender equality, but gap remains

by Alexandra E. Petri

The Beijing Games have been described by the IOC as the most "gender-balanced” Winter Games in history.

Mikaela Shiffrin uses spotlight to spread message of hope and resilience

Winter Olympics / Alpine skiing Feb 21, 2022

Mikaela Shiffrin uses spotlight to spread message of hope and resilience

"You just need to get up. It's the most important takeaway from these last couple of weeks for me and it has nothing to do with the Olympics.

After Beijing 2022, uncertainty clouds the future of the Olympics

Winter Olympics | Longform Feb 21, 2022

After Beijing 2022, uncertainty clouds the future of the Olympics

by Rob Gilhooly

The Olympic flame flickers amid faltering reforms and fading interest as the pandemic exposes shortcomings in the commercial goals of the Summer and Winter Games.

Focus shifts to Italy as Milan and Cortina D'Ampezzo prepare to host next Winter Games

Winter Olympics Feb 21, 2022

Focus shifts to Italy as Milan and Cortina D'Ampezzo prepare to host next Winter Games

After two editions in Asia, the Winter Olympics return to Europe, and to Italy, in 2026, in a huge event spread over hundreds of kilometers. The joint bid of Milan and Cortina D'Ampezzo was chosen over the Swedish pair Stockholm and Are in 2019 to ...

Day 16 recap: U.S. ski star Mikaela Shiffrin ends Beijing Olympics without a medal

Winter Olympics Feb 21, 2022

Day 16 recap: U.S. ski star Mikaela Shiffrin ends Beijing Olympics without a medal

After more than two weeks of blood, sweat and tears, Norway tops the medals table for a second Games in a row, winning 16 golds.

Controversial Beijing Olympics reach finish line

Winter Olympics Feb 20, 2022

Controversial Beijing Olympics reach finish line

by Dan Orlowitz

Japan had its best-ever showing at a Winter Games with 18 medals in an event that will be remembered for its complicated circumstances as much as its thrilling athletic displays.

Yuzuru Hanyu thrills fans at gala, unsure about world championships

Figure skating Feb 20, 2022

Yuzuru Hanyu thrills fans at gala, unsure about world championships

After a disappointing Olympic campaign, the 27-year-old was able to let loose and even dance with popular Beijing 2022 mascot Bing Dwen Dwen.

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