U.S. will require athletes to be fully vaccinated in order to compete at Beijing Games
A letter written by USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland says the requirement "will also apply to our full Team USA delegation at future Olympic and Paralympic Games."
Uniqlo and Sweden keen on podium return after extending partnership
The Nordic nation's Olympic and Paralympic teams became the first outside Japan to be supplied by the fast fashion retailer during the Tokyo Games.
China's biggest domestic sporting event since the pandemic began could showcase some of the coronavirus countermeasures participants can expect at Beijing 2022.
Rika Kihira to train under Brian Orser ahead of Winter Games
Japan's two-time reigning national champion hopes the coach behind star skater Yuzuru Hanyu's pair of Olympic golds will help improve her chances of success in Beijing.
After Suga, China to keep close eye on any shift in Japan's Taiwan policy
The Chinese leadership under President Xi Jinping is expected to adopt a "well-balanced" diplomatic strategy that would not hurt its ties with Japan as its relations with the U.S. sour.
Tokyo’s Olympic bubble? Wait till you see Beijing’s.
With the Winter Olympics in Beijing just six months away, the Chinese authorities are planning elaborate precautions against COVID-19.
Tokyo hands Olympic baton to Beijing but virus and boycott calls weigh
Some experts say Beijing 2022 organizers should take a cue from Tokyo in handling the virus threat. But that will do little to alleviate the pressure China is facing over its rights record.
Taiwan and Hong Kong welcome at 2022 Beijing Games, IOC says
"The host city contract is extremely precise about what is expected. We see absolutely no sign that it will be any different. Everybody welcome," Olympic director Christophe Dubi said.
U.S. lawmakers urge IOC to delay or move China's 2022 Winter Olympics
A group of U.S. lawmakers called on the body to postpone the Beijing Games and relocate the event unless China ends its alleged genocide against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities.
"We need and we want to have spectators," said Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., who heads the IOC's coordination commission, overseeing preparations for the Games.
China eyes sending vice premier to Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
The ruling Communist Party will make a decision on whether to send the official in charge of sports after watching how the COVID-19 situation develops in Japan.
The Japanese superstar will look to hone his short and free skate programs ahead of the Winter Olympics when he opens the Grand Prix season at the Nov. 12-14 NHK Trophy in Tokyo.
