The 2022 Beijing Olympics kick off on Friday. But even before the opening ceremony, these Games face some hurdles. VOA’s Penelope Poulou has more.
As Beijing prepares for the opening of the Winter Olympics this week, scientists are warning that the future of the games is under threat – because of climate change. Henry Ridgwell reports. Producer: Marcus Harton
Curling has only been an been an Olympic medal competition since 1998. And only in 2018 did the Olympic committee add a mixed doubles category to the games. But it’s a growing sport and Liliya Anisimova spoke to some people who love it. Anna Rice narrates her story.
Diplomatic boycotts are one thing, but many people just want to enjoy the competition
The Foreign Ministry has also said the Olympics should not be politicized
The comment follows a phone call between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
At least 50 journalists detained in China and Hong Kong, including reporters who covered early days of pandemic, says One Free Press Coalition
Changes include easing threshold for being designated positive for COVID-19 from PCR tests, reducing period for which a person is deemed a close contact
