World May 19, 2021
U.S. House speaker calls for diplomatic boycott of China's 2022 Olympics
Criticizing China for human rights abuses, Democrat Nancy Pelosi said global leaders who attend would lose their moral authority.
National May 8, 2021
Xi may be trying to prevent Sino-Japanese ties from souring further by expressing support for the Tokyo Games amid Beijing's row with Washington over security and right issues.
Olympics / Winter Olympics Apr 17, 2021
Human rights group chief says athletes have real concerns about Beijing Olympics
Mary Harvey said the IOC, which awarded the games, could play an essential role in upholding basic human rights.
Asia Pacific Apr 8, 2021
Olympic boycott risks becoming the next big U.S.-China battle
While most diplomats doubted there would be an outright boycott, they noted that a lot can change before the opening ceremony 10 months from now.
National / Politics Apr 7, 2021
Talk of U.S.-led Beijing Olympics boycott puts Japan in tight spot
by Jesse Johnson and Satoshi Sugiyama
Japan has been wary of checking China on rights issues, partly out of fear of economic retaliation from its largest trading partner.
More Sports / Winter Sports Mar 17, 2021
Speedskater Miho Takagi reaching new heights despite pandemic restraints
A year without overseas competition amid the coronavirus pandemic has been a challenge for speedskating star Miho Takagi, but has also given her a different perspective on her sport.
Olympics / Winter Olympics Mar 11, 2021
USOPC president says boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing would be 'ineffective'
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) reiterated its opposition to a boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on Wednesday, following calls for U.S. athletes to skip the event over China's human rights record. USOPC president Susanne Lyons said boycotts were ineffective and ...
Winter Sports Mar 9, 2021
South Korean Olympic champ banned for harassment to skate for China
A South Korean Olympic short-track speed skating champion banned from the national team for sexual harassment has taken Chinese citizenship and will skate for the host country at next year's Beijing Winter Games, reports said. It will be the second consecutive home Winter Olympics for ...
Winter Olympics Feb 26, 2021
U.S. has not made 'final decision' on participating in Beijing Games
The White House has not made a final decision on whether the United States will take part in the 2022 Winter Olympics in China, President Joe Biden's spokeswoman said on Thursday, even as some Republicans call for a boycott. Republicans who have called either for ...
Asia Pacific Feb 20, 2021
China is preparing for another Olympics in Beijing, like it or not
by Steven Lee Myers
When Beijing staged the Summer Olympic Games in 2008, many argued — or at least hoped — that the international attention would improve human rights in China. It didn’t. Now, China is counting down to another Olympics in Beijing, this time the Winter Games next ...
Olympics Dec 18, 2020
Russia's Olympic doping ban halved, but flag barred from Tokyo Olympics
The ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport drew criticism for anti-doping officials who claimed that Russia was not sufficiently punished for its state-sponsored doping activities.
Figure Skating Oct 2, 2020
Beijing Olympics test events postponed including Grand Prix Final
Figure skating's Grand Prix Final, scheduled for Dec. 10-13 in Beijing, has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the International Skating Union has announced. The ISU said international travel and quarantine restrictions would make it hard to attract a strong field. The event was to ...