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After much sporting drama the controversial Beijing Winter Olympics that were being held under a vast bio-bubble came to an end after China hosted the closing ceremony for the grand event on Sunday. Marred with the Russian doping scandal and the rise of new stars like Eileen Gu who became the youngest ever freestyle skiing champion, the Beijing Olympics that started on 4th February came to an end. Thomas Bach, the International Olympic Committee president congratulated the nation for hosting a safe Olympics as the fireworks at the Bird's Nest stadium marked the end of the most locked-down Olympics ever. The closing ceremony was also attended by President Xi Jinping.18-year-old Eileen Gu and 15-year-old Kamila Valieva became the teenage face of the event for different reasons. While the former became a 2 time gold medallist after winning the skiing championship, the latter who is a Russian skater was involved in an embarrassing doping scandal. For the 2nd time in a row in Winter Olympics, Norway topped the medals table with 16 golds followed by Germany and China with 12 and 9 golds respectively. 

Closing ceremony: Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 concludes after sporting drama

Closing Ceremony of Winter Olympics took place in Beijing on Sunday night!

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Thomas Bach, the International Olympic Committee president congratulated the nation for hosting a safe Olympics as the fireworks at the Bird's Nest stadium marked the end of the most locked-down Olympics ever.

After much sporting drama the controversial Beijing Winter Olympics that were being held under a vast bio-bubble came to an end after China hosted the closing ceremony for the grand event on Sunday.&nbsp; Marred with the Russian doping scandal and the rise of new stars like Eileen Gu who became the youngest ever freestyle skiing champion, the Beijing Olympics that started on 4th February came to an end. Thomas Bach, the International Olympic Committee president congratulated the nation for hosting a safe Olympics as the fireworks at the Bird's Nest stadium marked the end of the most locked-down Olympics ever. The closing ceremony was also attended by President Xi Jinping. Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/indian-chess-prodigy-r-praggnanandha-stuns-world-no-1-magnus-carlsen-1645430965253">Airthings Masters Chess: Indian teenager R Praggnanandha stuns world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen</a> 18-year-old Eileen Gu and 15-year-old Kamila Valieva&nbsp;became the teenage face of the event for different reasons. While the former became a 2 time gold medallist after winning the skiing championship, the latter who is a Russian skater was involved in an embarrassing doping scandal. For the 2nd time in a row in Winter Olympics, Norway topped the medals table with 16 golds&nbsp;followed by Germany and China with 12 and 9 gold&nbsp;respectively.&nbsp;

Indian skier Arif Khan had a memorable outing at Winter Olympics 2022 as he finished 45th in the Men’s Giant Slalom race on Sunday. 
The conditions were tough and saw skiers fell off. Out of the 87 skiers to start the race, only 47 were able to complete both their runs in the tricky conditions.
The 31-year-old skier from Jammu and Kashmir, who is the only Indian athlete at the 2022 Winter Olympics, ended at 53rd in Race 1 with a time of 1 minute 22.35 seconds. In Race 2, he clocked 1:24.89. His combined time was 37.89 seconds behind gold winner Marco Odermatt of Switzerland.
Nevertheless, it was still India's best show at the Winter Olympics in this event. 
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Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: Arif Khan finishes 45th, India's best-ever show at the event

Indian skier Arif Khan had a memorable outing at Winter Olympics 2022 as he finished 45th in the Men’s Giant Slalom race on Sunday

Indian skier Arif Khan had a memorable outing at&nbsp;Winter&nbsp;Olympics&nbsp;2022 as he finished 45th in the Men&rsquo;s Giant Slalom race on Sunday.&nbsp;
The conditions were tough and saw skiers&nbsp;fell off. Out of the 87 skiers to start the race, only 47 were able to complete both their runs in the tricky conditions.
The 31-year-old skier from Jammu and Kashmir, who is the only Indian athlete at the 2022 Winter Olympics, ended at 53rd in Race 1 with a time of 1 minute 22.35 seconds. In Race 2, he clocked 1:24.89.&nbsp;His combined time was 37.89 seconds behind gold winner Marco Odermatt of Switzerland.
Nevertheless, it was still India's best show at the Winter&nbsp;Olympics in this event.&nbsp;

Indian skier Arif Khan had a memorable outing at&nbsp;Winter&nbsp;Olympics&nbsp;2022 as he finished 45th in the Men&rsquo;s Giant Slalom race on Sunday

Indian skier Arif Khan had a memorable outing at&nbsp;Winter&nbsp;Olympics&nbsp;2022 as he finished 45th in the Men&rsquo;s Giant Slalom race on Sunday.&nbsp;
The conditions were tough and saw skiers&nbsp;fell off. Out of the 87 skiers to start the race, only 47 were able to complete both their runs in the tricky conditions.
The 31-year-old skier from Jammu and Kashmir, who is the only Indian athlete at the 2022 Winter Olympics, ended at 53rd in Race 1 with a time of 1 minute 22.35 seconds. In Race 2, he clocked 1:24.89.&nbsp;His combined time was 37.89 seconds behind gold winner Marco Odermatt of Switzerland.
Nevertheless, it was still India's best show at the Winter&nbsp;Olympics in this event.&nbsp;
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The Winter Olympics which began on 4th February is being conducted under strict regulations amid the Covid-19 scare. The rules are as stringent as none of the persons who are involved in the Games are allowed to have any contact with the outside world. The only time athletes, media persons or staff have been asked to remain confined to the bio-bubble, they can only travel in the Winter Olympics ferry and that also only to the venues and back. The restrictions also apply to the sanitation workers and the volunteers who live in Beijing, they will have to stay in bio-bubble for months. Everyone involved has to have KN 95 or N 95 masks on all the time and RTPCR tests for the virus is being conducted by the authorities daily. While over 12,500 foreigners have arrived in Beijing for the Winter Olympics, the officials have conducted 8 lakh RTPCR tests, out of which 387 people had tested positive. 

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 taking place under stringent Covid-19 protocols

Strict Covid-19 regulations at 2022 Winter Olympics! Around 8 lakh RTPCR tests have been conducted, out of which 387 people have tested positive.

The restrictions also apply to the sanitation workers and the volunteers who live in Beijing, they will have to stay in bio-bubble for months.&nbsp;

The Winter Olympics which began on 4th February are being conducted under strict regulations&nbsp;amid the Covid-19 scare.&nbsp;The rules are as stringent as none of the persons who are involved in the Games are allowed to have any contact with the outside world. Athletes, media persons or staff have been asked to remain confined to the bio-bubble, they can only travel in the Winter Olympics ferry and that also only to the venues&nbsp;and back. The restrictions also apply to the sanitation workers and the volunteers who live in Beijing, they will have to stay in bio-bubble for months.&nbsp; Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/marc-overmars-resigns-from-ajax-after-sending-inappropriate-texts-to-female-colleagues-1644237183795">Marc Overmars resigns from Ajax after sending 'inappropriate texts to female colleagues'</a> Everyone involved has to have KN 95 or N 95 masks on all the time and RTPCR&nbsp;tests for the virus is being conducted by the authorities daily. While over 12,500 foreigners have arrived in Beijing for the Winter Olympics, the officials have conducted 8 lakh&nbsp;RTPCR&nbsp;tests, out of which 387 people had tested positive.

Arif Khan, 31-year-old, Alpine Skier from Jammu and Kashmir is the only athlete representing India at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics which began on Friday.Khan will participate in two events - alpine skiing slalom and giant slalom. He is the first Indian athlete to qualify for two different events at the Winter Olympics.Arif hails from Tangmarg hill station, near Gulmarg in Kashmir. He attributes his success to his father, Yaseen Khan a ski tour operator. Yaseen introduced Arif to skiing when he was less than 10-years-old.When asked how does it feel visiting home earlier and after qualifying for the Winter Olympics?"I was always respected and loved but It is a great feeling people come to me with different approach and special young athletes feel inspired when i run down on native slopes," Khan said.Arif is hopeful that if the infrastructure is upgraded in Kashmir, India will have top-level athletes represent the country in winter sports."My dream has been to inspire people, especially back in Jammu and Kashmir. I always wanted to be someone that can really draw a line for the generation to follow and I see myself doing something closer," Khan said.Khan will be leaving for Beijing on Monday. His events will take place on February 13 and 16.

Alpine Skier Arif Khan| India's only athlete at the 2022 Winter Olympics

Meet Arif Khan, the 31-year-old, Alpine Skier from Jammu and Kashmir who is the only athlete representing India at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics which began on Friday.

Bite:&nbsp;My focus is to bring attention to Kashmir, to Gulmarg Arif Khan a 31-year-old, Alpine Skier from Jammu and Kashmir is the only athlete representing India at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics which began on Friday. Khan will participate in two events - alpine skiing slalom and giant slalom. He is the first Indian athlete to qualify for two different events at the Winter Olympics.
Arif hails from Tangmarg hill station, near Gulmarg in Kashmir. He attributes his success to his father, Yaseen Khan a ski tour operator. Yaseen introduced Arif to skiing when he was less than 10-years-old. Byte:&nbsp; "I was always respected and loved but It is a great feeling people come to me with different approach and special young athletes feel inspired when i run down on native slopes,"&nbsp; VO:&nbsp; Arif is hopeful that if the infrastructure is upgraded in Kashmir, India will have top-level athletes represent the country in winter sports. Bite:&nbsp;"My dream has been to inspire people, especially back in Jammu and Kashmir. I always wanted to be someone that can really draw a line for the generation to follow and I see myself doing something closer' VO: Khan who reached China amidst the political turmoil surrounding the games has his events on&nbsp;February 13 and 16.

Arif Khan will participate in two events - alpine skiing slalom and giant slalom. He is the first Indian athlete to qualify for two different events at the Winter Olympics.

My focus is to bring attention to Kashmir, to Gulmarg, says&nbsp;Arif Khan a 31-year-old, Alpine Skier from Jammu and Kashmir who is the only athlete representing India at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics which began on Friday. Khan will participate in two events - alpine skiing slalom and giant slalom. He is the first Indian athlete to qualify for two different events at the Winter Olympics. Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/don-t-need-to-answer-speculations-sourav-ganguly-on-influencing-team-selection-1643976032222">Don't need to answer speculations: Sourav Ganguly on influencing team selection</a> Arif hails from Tangmarg hill station, near Gulmarg in Kashmir. He attributes his success to his father, Yaseen Khan a ski tour operator. Yaseen introduced Arif to skiing when he was less than 10-years-old. When asked how does it feel visiting home earlier and after qualifying for the Winter Olympics? "I was always respected and loved but It is a great feeling people come to me with different approach and special young athletes feel inspired when i run down on native slopes," Khan said. Arif is hopeful that if the infrastructure is upgraded in Kashmir, India will have top-level athletes represent the country in winter sports. "My dream has been to inspire people, especially back in Jammu and Kashmir. I always wanted to be someone that can really draw a line for the generation to follow and I see myself doing something closer," Khan said. Khan who reached China amidst the political turmoil surrounding the games has his events on&nbsp;February 13 and 16.

The Beijing Winter Olympics torch relay kicked off with a low-profile ceremony Wednesday morning, two days before the start of the Winter Games.
A few hundred selected people were at the ceremony in Olympic Forest Park in northern Beijing, with the general public urged not to watch it in person as part of the strict pandemic measures. 
Vice Premier Han Zheng ignited the torch with the Olympic flame, beginning a three-day journey during which around 1,200 torch-bearers will pass the flame in the three competition zones. Chinese basketball great and Olympian Yao Ming was the first athlete to carry the flame on the journey.
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Beijing Winter Olympics torch relay kicked-off under strict Covid norms

The Beijing Winter Olympics torch relay kicked off with a low-profile ceremony Wednesday morning, two days before the start of the Winter Games

The Beijing Winter Olympics torch relay kicked off with a low-profile ceremony Wednesday morning, two days before the start of the Winter Games.
A few hundred selected people were at the ceremony in Olympic Forest Park in northern Beijing, with the general public urged not to watch it in person as part of the strict pandemic measures.&nbsp;
Vice Premier Han Zheng ignited the torch with the Olympic flame, beginning a three-day journey during which around 1,200 torch-bearers will pass the flame in the three competition zones.&nbsp;Chinese basketball great and Olympian Yao Ming was the first athlete to carry the flame on the journey.

The Beijing Winter Olympics torch relay kicked off with a low-profile ceremony Wednesday morning, two days before the start of the Winter Games

The Beijing Winter Olympics torch relay kicked off with a low-profile ceremony Wednesday morning, two days before the start of the Winter Games.
A few hundred selected people were at the ceremony in Olympic Forest Park in northern Beijing, with the general public urged not to watch it in person as part of the strict pandemic measures.&nbsp;
Vice Premier Han Zheng ignited the torch with the Olympic flame, beginning a three-day journey during which around 1,200 torch-bearers will pass the flame in the three competition zones.&nbsp;Chinese basketball great and Olympian Yao Ming was the first athlete to carry the flame on the journey.
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Not many in India would have heard of figure skating but Tara Prasad is already making the country proud in that discipline. 
3-time national figure skating champion Tara finished 20th in the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2022 in Estonia on Saturday. What made this achievement massive was the fact that it was a rare sight to see an Indian figure skater at such a high-profile international event. Moreover, Tara also choreographed her own sequence in what was her debut at the event.
Held annually since 1999, the Four Continents Championships is one of the biggest events for non-European figure skaters. 
Though the 21-year-old failed to qualify for the Winter Olympics, something no Indian figure skater has managed to do so far, she won all hearts with her performance.
Also read: Smriti Mandhana wins ICC Women's Cricketer of The Year award for 2021

Indian figure skater Tara Prasad wins hearts on Four Continents Championships debut

Not many in India would have heard of figure skating but Tara Prasad is already making the country proud in that discipline. Tara is winning hearts for her performance at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships

Not many in India would have heard of figure skating but Tara Prasad&nbsp;is already making the country proud in that discipline.&nbsp;
3-time national figure skating champion Tara&nbsp;finished 20th in the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2022 in Estonia on Saturday. What made this achievement massive was the fact that it was a rare sight to see an Indian figure skater at such a high-profile international event. Moreover, Tara also choreographed her own sequence in what was her debut at the event.
Held annually since 1999, the Four Continents Championships is one of the biggest events for non-European figure skaters.&nbsp;
Though the 21-year-old failed to qualify for the Winter Olympics, something no Indian figure skater has managed to do so far, she won all hearts with her performance.

Not many in India would have heard of figure skating but Tara Prasad&nbsp;is already making the country proud in that discipline. Tara is winning hearts for her performance at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships

Not many in India would have heard of figure skating but Tara Prasad&nbsp;is already making the country proud in that discipline.&nbsp;
3-time national figure skating champion Tara&nbsp;finished 20th in the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2022 in Estonia on Saturday. What made this achievement massive was the fact that it was a rare sight to see an Indian figure skater at such a high-profile international event. Moreover, Tara also choreographed her own sequence in what was her debut at the event.
Held annually since 1999, the Four Continents Championships is one of the biggest events for non-European figure skaters.&nbsp;
Though the 21-year-old failed to qualify for the Winter Olympics, something no Indian figure skater has managed to do so far, she won all hearts with her performance.
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Officials of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Winter Games said the torch relay would be held in closed venues, as the city is facing a severe pandemic prevention and control situation after recent outbreaks and the Lunar New Year travel rush.  
The torch relay would last from February 2 to 4 in three competition areas in Beijing, Yanqing and Zhangjiakou, including 11 sites outside the closed-loop. Due to the pandemic prevention, only a few selected citizens would be allowed to participate in the torch relay. Others can interact through online an activity.
Beijing reported its first local omicron infection on January 15 and 11 cases had been confirmed on Thursday.
Also read: T20 World Cup 2022 schedule: When is Team India's first match

Beijing Winter Olympics torch relay to be held in closed sites

Officials of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Winter Games said the torch relay would be held in closed venues, as the city is facing a severe pandemic prevention and control situation after recent outbreaks

Beijing Winter Olympics torch relay to be held in closed sitesBeijing Winter Olympics torch relay to be held in closed sites

Officials of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games&nbsp;said the torch relay would be held in closed venues, as the city is facing a severe pandemic prevention and control situation after recent outbreaks and the Lunar New Year travel rush.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The torch relay would last from February 2 to 4 in three competition areas in Beijing, Yanqing and Zhangjiakou, including 11 sites outside the closed-loop. Due to the pandemic prevention, only a few selected citizens would be allowed to participate in the torch relay. Others can interact through online an activity.
Beijing reported its first local omicron infection on January 15 and 11 cases had been confirmed on Thursday.

Officials of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Winter Games&nbsp;said the torch relay would be held in closed venues, as the city is facing a severe pandemic prevention and control situation after recent outbreaks

Officials of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games&nbsp;said the torch relay would be held in closed venues, as the city is facing a severe pandemic prevention and control situation after recent outbreaks and the Lunar New Year travel rush.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The torch relay would last from February 2 to 4 in three competition areas in Beijing, Yanqing and Zhangjiakou, including 11 sites outside the closed-loop. Due to the pandemic prevention, only a few selected citizens would be allowed to participate in the torch relay. Others can interact through online an activity.
Beijing reported its first local omicron infection on January 15 and 11 cases had been confirmed on Thursday.
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India's ace skier Aanchal Thakur is aiming for the 2022 Winter Games qualification after becoming the first Indian to win two medals at an international event

Skier Aanchal Thakur eyes Winter Olympics 2022 qualification after creating history

Aanchal, who hails from Manali, clocked a timing of 1:54:30 and won the bronze medal at the FIS Alpine Skiing Competition in Montenegro. She first won a medal at the FIS Alpine Edjer 3200 Cup in Turkey in 2018.

India's ace skier Aanchal Thakur is aiming for the 2022 Winter Games qualification after becoming the first Indian to win two medals at an international event.
Aanchal, who hails from Manali, clocked a timing of 1:54:30 and won the bronze medal at the FIS Alpine Skiing Competition in Montenegro.&nbsp;
Aanchal first announced her presence in the international circuit in 2018 when she won the bronze at the FIS Alpine Edjer 3200 Cup in Turkey.
Meanwhile, Aanchal has a big task ahead as she requires a below 160 average score in five races to bag a Winter Olympics qualification.
The 25-year old skier has been aiming to compete in at least 20 FIS events before the deadline to earn the Olympic qualification that ends on January 15. However, she has competed in only eight such events and against some very tough opponents.

Aanchal, who hails from Manali, clocked a timing of 1:54:30 and won the bronze medal at the FIS Alpine Skiing Competition in Montenegro

India's ace skier Aanchal Thakur is aiming for the 2022 Winter Games qualification after becoming the first Indian to win two medals at an international event.
Aanchal, who hails from Manali, clocked a timing of 1:54:30 and won the bronze medal at the FIS Alpine Skiing Competition in Montenegro. She was only 2 seconds slower than second-placed Georgia Epiphaniou.
Aanchal first announced her presence in the international circuit in 2018 when she won the bronze at the FIS Alpine Edjer 3200 Cup in Turkey.
Meanwhile, Aanchal has a big task ahead as she requires a below 160 average score in five races to bag a Winter Olympics qualification.
The 25-year old skier has been aiming to compete in at least 20 FIS events before the deadline to earn the Olympic qualification that ends on January 15. However, she has competed in only eight such events and against some very tough opponents.

China where the 2022 winter Olympics will be held, continues to prepare itself for the mega event despite the Covid-19 scare and the arrival of the Omicron variant in th

All athletes participating in Winter Olympics to get Covid-19 booster shots, say organisers

The Winter Olympics are set to begin from 4th February to 20th February in 3 competition zones in Beijing, Zhangjiakou and Yanqing. 

The Winter Olympics are set to begin from 4th February to 20th February in 3 competition zones in Beijing, Zhangjiakou&nbsp;and Yanqing.&nbsp;

China where the 2022 winter Olympics will be held, continues to prepare itself for the mega event despite the Covid-19 scare and the arrival of the Omicron&nbsp;variant in the nation. While there are chances of postponement of the Winter Olympics, the construction at the 12 venues including the&nbsp;National Ski Jumping Center, the Zhangjiakou National Cross-Country Skiing Center, and the Genting Snow Park is complete.&nbsp; Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sa-series-to-go-ahead-even-if-there-are-covid-positive-cases-says-cricket-south-africa-1640231225126">Ind vs SA: Series to go ahead even if there are Covid positive cases, says Cricket South Africa</a> The Beijing authorities are sure of warding off any public health risks&nbsp;caused because of the winter Olympics&nbsp;which will be held behind&nbsp;closed doors. Wang Jingxian, facility manager at the national ski jumping center informed that a booster shot of the&nbsp;Covid-19 vaccine is mandatory for all the athletes participating in the event. He further said that those involved in the game will be regularly tested for the virus.&nbsp; The Winter Olympics are set to begin from 4th February to 20th February in 3 competition zones in Beijing, Zhangjiakou&nbsp;and Yanqing.&nbsp;

A diverse group of protestors, united in their opposition to the Chinese Communist Party, met in San Francisco to urge a full boycott of next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing due to claims of ongoing human rights abuses.
Groups supporting Tibetans, Uyghurs and Hong Kongers first gathered outside the offices of NBC Sports and delivered a petition urging the network not to broadcast the games in China, saying the international sporting event will be used as propaganda for the Chinese government.
Afterwards, more than one hundred protestors marched to the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco to continue their day of action on International Human Rights Day.
Several countries, including the US, Great Britain and Canada, have said they won't send government dignitaries to the games, which run in February, to protest human rights abuses in China. Under the diplomatic boycott, the countries will still send their athletes to compete.

Protestors demand Beijing Olympic boycott following claims of human rights abuses

A diverse group of protestors, united in their opposition to the Chinese Communist Party, met in San Francisco to urge a full boycott of next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing due to claims of ongoing human rights abuses

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'By telecasting these games by media organizations like NBC, BBC, SkyWest, Euro Sports, it sends the wrong message to the leaders of China because it appears to condone and be complicit of all the human rights atrocities that China is perpetrating on the Tibetans and the Uighurs.'
A diverse group of protestors, united in their opposition to the Chinese Communist Party, met in San Francisco to urge a full boycott of next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing due to claims of ongoing human rights abuses.
Groups supporting Tibetans, Uyghurs and Hong Kongers first gathered outside the offices of NBC Sports and delivered a petition urging the network not to broadcast the games in China, saying the international sporting event will be used as propaganda for the Chinese government.
Afterwards, more than one hundred protestors marched to the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco to continue their day of action on International Human Rights Day.
Several countries, including the US, Great Britain and Canada, have said they won't send government dignitaries to the games, which run in February, to protest human rights abuses in China. Under the diplomatic boycott, the countries will still send their athletes to compete.

A diverse group of protestors, united in their opposition to the Chinese Communist Party, met in San Francisco to urge a full boycott of next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing due to claims of ongoing human rights abuses

A diverse group of protestors, united in their opposition to the Chinese Communist Party, met in San Francisco to urge a full boycott of next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing due to claims of ongoing human rights abuses.
Groups supporting Tibetans, Uyghurs and Hong Kongers first gathered outside the offices of NBC Sports and delivered a petition urging the network not to broadcast the games in China, saying the international sporting event will be used as propaganda for the Chinese government.
Afterwards, more than one hundred protestors marched to the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco to continue their day of action on International Human Rights Day.
Several countries, including the US, Great Britain and Canada, have said they won't send government dignitaries to the games, which run in February, to protest human rights abuses in China. Under the diplomatic boycott, the countries will still send their athletes to compete.

The U.S. administration will stage a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing to protest Chinese human rights abuses, the White House confirmed Monday, a move that China has vowed to greet with “firm countermeasures.”
Making the announcement, White House press secretary, Jen Psaki said, "The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games, given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses."
However, Psaki said that the U.S. athletes will continue to compete and will 'have our full support'.
Upon being asked about barring U.S. athletes from the games altogether, Psaki said, "we believe U.S. athletes, people who have been training, giving up a lot of blood, sweat and tears, preparing for these Olympics should be able to go and compete, and we look forward to cheering for them from home."
The Winter Olympics are slated to take place in February next year in Beijing.

US announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics citing China's crimes against humanity

US announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics citing crimes against humanity, but its athletes will compete

US announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics citing crimes against humanity

The US administration&nbsp;will diplomatically boycott the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing to protest Chinese human rights abuses, the White House confirmed on Monday. China has vowed to greet the US move with &ldquo;firm countermeasures.&rdquo;
Making the announcement, White House press secretary, Jen Psaki said,
SOT
However, Psaki said that the US athletes will continue to compete and will 'have our full support'.
Upon being asked about barring US athletes from the Games altogether, Psaki said,
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The Winter Olympics are slated to take place in February next year in Beijing.

Winter Olympics:&nbsp;US has sent a clear message that business as usual isn't possible&nbsp;at a time where there are human rights abuses

The US administration&nbsp;will diplomatically boycott the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing to protest Chinese human rights abuses, the White House confirmed on Monday. China has vowed to greet the US move with &ldquo;firm countermeasures.&rdquo;
Making the announcement, White House press secretary, Jen Psaki said, "The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games, given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses."
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However, Psaki said that the US athletes will continue to compete and will 'have our full support'.
Upon being asked about barring US athletes from the Games altogether, Psaki said, "we believe US athletes, people who have been training, giving up a lot of blood, sweat and tears, preparing for these Olympics should be able to go and compete, and we look forward to cheering for them from home."
The Winter Olympics are slated to take place in February next year in Beijing.

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