Beijing Olympics 2022

Indian diplomats skipped the closing ceremony in response to China's decision to field a People's Liberation Army soldier involved in the June 2020 Galwan clashes as the torchbearer for the Winter Olympics.

Beijing Olympics 2022 | Stars shine bright on Day 5 of the Games

Whether it's on the ice, in the air or on the slopes at the Winter Olympics, from the thrilling to the heartbreaking to the whimsical, here is the best of the action from Day 5

Beijing Olympics 2022 | Medals and more at Day 1 of the Winter Olympics

The first of many gold medal moments captured by Associated Press photographers at these Beijing Olympics which have officially begun following the opening ceremony on February 4.

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 | Final preps on at venues before Games begin

Much of the final preparations have revolved around managing the roughly 800 Olympic-sized swimming pools' worth of water needed to create enough snow to support the Games

2022 Beijing Olympics | Meet Skier Arif Khan, only Indian athlete at winter games

The Kashmiri skier is realistic about his chances of winning a medal but hopes that his appearance will make a difference. “…I'm introducing skiing, winter sports to the people. It's their choice if they like it or not."

Beijing 2022 Olympics | Life in the 'bubble' at the Beijing Olympics

Reserved buses, daily tests on the repeat and fenced off hotels and venues—Winter Olympics in Beijing are a ‘bubble’ affair

Beijing 2022 Olympics | Winter Olympic mascots through the years

Olympics mascots have been a key part of the Games since 1968. They embody the spirit of the Olympics, spread the values highlighted at each edition of the Games – history and culture of the host city – and play a vital role in welcoming athletes and visitors to the Games. Over the years, the mascots for the Winter Olympics have been abstract forms, animals and humans. And they have remained in the public memory.