Winter Olympics

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

Watch: Chinese guard pulls Dutch journalist away from camera in middle of Winter Olympics broadcast

Winter Olympics 2022: Sjoerd den Daas, a correspondent for Dutch news broadcaster NOS, was doing a live broadcast when a guard came into the frame and grabbed his arm.

Winter Olympics 2022: From Shiva Keshavan to Arif Khan, India’s progression over two decades

The 2022 Beijing Games, to be played in a closed loop amid politically charged times, is not just about the sport.

Google Doodle marks beginning of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing

Winter Olympics 2022: The Google Doodle on February 4 shows cartoon animals participating in sporting events like ice hockey, figure skating and skiing.

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."

Jackie Chan wakes up at 4 am, carries Olympic torch atop Great Wall of China

Jackie Chan, 67, known for his support of the Beijing government, was identified in the official press release by his Chinese name Chen Gangsheng..

Olympics brings on boom in winter sports for China

Many in Beijing have long enjoyed winter ice skating on canals and lakes. But now, young Chinese are expanding their aspirations from basketball, football, and gymnastics to sports such as hockey and skiing.

China warns US over Ukraine, 'interfering' in Winter Olympics

Global concerns are growing over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, as tens of thousands of Russian troops have been stationed at the border in recent weeks.

Clap, don't chant: China aims for 'Zero COVID' Olympics

The Beijing Olympics will have strict containment measures aiming to create a virus-proof bubble for thousands of international visitors at a time when omicron is fueling infections globally

From Ice Prince to Frog Princess: 5 stars to watch at Beijing Olympics in February

The biggest names in winter sports will descend on the Chinese capital for the Beijing Olympics from February 4-20.

China says US will 'pay the price' for diplomatic boycott of Olympics

The White House has announced that US government officials would boycott the Winter Olympics because of China's human rights "atrocities", although US athletes will be free to travel there to compete.

US announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing; China threatens to retaliate

The Biden administration is expected to announce on Monday that U.S. government officials will not attend the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, a source familiar with the situation said Monday, confirming earlier reports by CNN and NBC.

No trace of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai who accused top leader of sexual assault

Three-time Olympian Peng Shuai had on November 2 put out social media posts accusing former Chinese vice premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault

UK considering diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics in Beijing

An "active discussion" in government is ongoing, with Foreign Minister Liz Truss said to be in favour of the boycott, the newspaper said.

Ivanka Trump to attend Winter Olympics finale in South Korea

The trip by US President Donald Trump's eldest daughter -- who is also one of his advisers -- comes in the wake of a visit to the Pyeongchang Games by North Korea's ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam and Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un.

International Olympic Committee boss to visit North Korea after Winter Games

Bach has said that he would make the visit on the North's invitation as part of an agreement between the IOC and both North and South Korea.

North Korea delegation led by Kim's sister arrives for Olympics

The last time a South Korean president invited North Korean officials to the presidential Blue House was in November 2007.

US Vice President Pence avoids encounter with North Korean official as Olympics begin

Pence shook hands with other leaders, including close ally Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, but not Kim Yong Nam, according to a Blue House pool report.

Iran warns Samsung over Winter Olympics smartphone snub

South Korea's ambassador, Kim Seung-Ho, was summoned to the foreign ministry in Tehran.

Reliance Jio bags digital rights to broadcast Winter Olympics in India

The Olympic Winter Games — scheduled to be held in PyeongChang County, South Korea — will feature 102 events across 15 sports, including Skiing, Skating, Luge, Ski Jumping, Ice Hockey, Snow Boarding, among others.

Kim Jong Un: North Korea is a 'world-class military power'

"We ... have become capable of showcasing our stature as a world-class military power to the world.", Kim Jong Un said.

US vows new North Korea sanctions ahead of Olympics face-off

"We will continue to isolate North Korea until it abandons its nuclear and ballistic missile program once and for all.", US Vice President Mike Pence said.

North Korea slams Olympic protest as 'spasm of psychopaths'

Hundreds of angry South Korean conservatives demonstrated Tuesday as a ship from North Korea carrying around 120 performers arrived at the eastern port of Mukho.

Hopes for talks grow with North Korea's ceremonial leader to visit South Korea for Olympics

The Games opening ceremony will also be attended by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and other world leaders.