Beijing Olympics
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China asked Russia to delay Ukraine invasion until end of Olympics: Report
World | Mar 03, 2022, 07:36 AM ISTThe report indicates that senior Chinese officials had some level of knowledge about "Russia's war plans or intentions before the invasion started last week".
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US says Russia could invade Ukraine during ongoing Beijing Winter Olympics
World | Feb 11, 2022, 05:25 PM ISTThe US did not detail the reasons behind the State Department’s latest security alert that calls on all American citizens to leave Ukraine.
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Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: Alpine skier Mohammad Arif Khan lead India's way at opening ceremony
Other Sports | Feb 04, 2022, 08:59 PM ISTMohammad Arif Khan is India's sole representative in Beijing 2022. India was the 23rd country in the Parade of Nations at Beijing.
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India's Winter Olympic contingent COVID-19 free after manager found negative in retests
Other Sports | Feb 03, 2022, 02:44 PM ISTAbbas Wani was found COVID-19 positive upon his arrival at the Beijing Airport here on Wednesday.
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Shortened Olympic torch relay starts for Beijing Games
Other Sports | Feb 03, 2022, 02:25 PM ISTThe relay opened at the Olympic Forest Park. Luo Zhihuan, the country’s first internationally competitive speedskater, ran the first leg.
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Manager of India's Winter Olympics contingent tests COVID-19 positive upon arrival in Beijing
Other Sports | Feb 02, 2022, 12:52 PM ISTAbbas Wani is a part of the six-member Indian delegation at the Winter Olympics for which Kashmir skier Arif Khan is the only athlete from the country to have qualified this time.
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Beijing to offer Olympic tickets to selected spectators
Other Sports | Jan 18, 2022, 09:29 AM ISTBeijing had already announced that no fans from outside the country would be permitted at the events, and had not offered tickets to the general public.
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Omicron scare in China’s Tianjin close to Beijing ahead of Winter Olympics
Other Sports | Jan 09, 2022, 03:49 PM ISTOfficials said that Tianjin, a municipality that neighbours Beijing, has decided to start a citywide nucleic acid testing after 20 people tested positive for COVID-19.
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IOC assures teams Winter Olympics in Beijing will go ahead
Other Sports | Jan 06, 2022, 10:15 AM ISTBeijing organizers and the IOC are creating a health safety bubble for the Olympics with stricter testing and limits on travel and movement than were enforced at last year's Tokyo Games.
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Beijing 2022: Arif Khan becomes first Indian to qualify for two Winter Olympics events
Other Sports | Dec 31, 2021, 06:13 PM ISTThe 31-year-old Khan on Wednesday secured a 2022 Winter Olympics quota spot in the men's giant slalom event. Last month, he earned a quota in the slalom event at a meet in Dubai.
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China chides Joe Biden for considering diplomatic boycott of 'Beijing Olympics'
World | Nov 20, 2021, 02:54 PM ISTReacting to Joe Biden's remarks, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said the US "falsely accuses" China of committing genocide and forced labour in Xinjiang.
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After US, UK considering diplomatic boycott of 'Beijing Winter Olympics 2022': Reports
World | Nov 20, 2021, 10:22 AM ISTCiting Times newspaper, Sputnik reported that under one of the considered options, the UK may be represented by the ambassador but not any other official.
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United States may not send top dignitaries to Beijing Olympics: Joe Biden
World | Nov 19, 2021, 07:15 AM ISTFirst lady Jill Biden led the American contingent to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo this year and 2nd gentleman Doug Emhoff led a delegation to the Paralympic Games.
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IOC announces Beijing Winter Olympics will not allow foreign spectators
Other Sports | Sep 30, 2021, 12:33 PM ISTThe Organising Committee has decided to only allow domestic spectators, and tickets will be sold only to those from mainland China that are fully vaccinated.
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Sydney Games gave me belief to win an Olympic gold, says Abhinav Bindra
Other Sports | Aug 21, 2017, 07:03 PM ISTBindra was only 17 while competing in Sydney. Eight years later, at the Beijing Olympics, the air rifle shooter became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal.
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Was advised to retire after Beijing Olympics: Sushil Kumar
Other Sports | Jun 26, 2016, 05:06 PM ISTIndia's lone double-Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar has revealed that he was advised to "bow out on a high" after his bronze-medal feat at the 2008 Beijing Games.
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Medal hungry Sushil Kumar eyes gold in Rio
Other Sports | Oct 13, 2012, 06:48 PM ISTNagpur, Oct 13: After improving his 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze to silver in London, Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar has set his target on a gold in the next Games in Rio de Janeiro. Interacting with
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Bindra's Beijing gold will be rallying point says Sandhu
Other Sports | Jul 06, 2012, 09:14 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jul 2: Ace marksman Manavjit Singh Sandhu said that Abhinav Bindra's gold-winning feat in the 2008 Beijing Olympics would be the rallying point for Indian shooters in their quest to produce a better
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Villumsen named for London road race for NZealand
Other Sports | Jun 26, 2012, 07:09 PM ISTNew Zealand, Jun26: Linda Villumsen, who contested the cycling road race at the 2008 Beijing Olympics for Denmark, was named Tuesday to compete in the same event at the London Games for her adopted country
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India One Win Away From Realising London Dream
Hockey | Feb 25, 2012, 04:16 PM ISTNew Delhi, Feb 25: The failure to qualify for 2008 Beijing Olympics still fresh in mind, the Indian hockey team would be desperate to avoid a repeat of the debacle and give the dying national