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IOC 'fully respects' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], December 7 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it "fully respects" the USA government's decision of the diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympic Games 2022 which is set to be held in Beijing.
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China terms US boycott as 'grave distortion of spirit of Olympic Charter'
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], December 7 (ANI): After the US announced to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China slammed the Biden administration for the decision and called the move a 'pretentious act' that will lead to 'political manipulation' and grave distortion of the spirit of the Olymp
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Athletes will be able to take part in 2022 Beijing Olympics despite boycot
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 7 (ANI): After the Biden administration announced the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, former US diplomat on Monday (local time) informed that the athletes will still be able to take part in the games.
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Canada consults with allies on 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing: Global Aff
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 7 (ANI/Sputnik): Canada is aware of the US decision about the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, and will continue consulting with allies over the matter, Global Affairs Canada spokesperson Christelle Chartrand told Sputnik.
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US announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 7 (ANI): In a symbolic protest against China's "ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang," the Biden administration has decided not to send an official US delegation to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, said White House press secretary Jen Psaki o
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China's human rights record is under the scanner as the country prepares t
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China] December 6 (ANI): China's human rights record is under the scanner as the country prepares to host the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, with activists pointing out that rights abuses go against the spirit of the games.
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US likely to announce diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 6 (ANI): The Biden administration is expected to announce this week that no US government officials will attend the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, implementing a diplomatic boycott of the games, CNN reported citing sources.
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Let's inspire youth to shine on the games field: PM Modi on Neeraj Chopra'
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the country should keep on doing efforts to inspire youth to shine on the games field.
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Neeraj Chopra enthrals students from 75 schools at Sanskardham in Ahmedaba
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 4 (ANI): Tokyo Olympics Gold gold medallist Neeraj Chopra started off an ambitious outreach programme that connects India's ace athletes with school children when he interacted with students from over 75 schools at Sanskardham, Ahmedabad.
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BWF World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu beat Akane Yamaguchi in SF, will play An
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Bali [Indonesia], December 4 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu battled past Japan's Akane Yamaguchi into the final of the BWF World Tour Finals in Bali on Saturday.
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SAI gives nod to Neeraj Chopra's off-season training in USA
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): Sports Authority of India on Friday approved an urgent proposal to enable Olympic champion, Neeraj Chopra, to travel to the United States of America for a 90-day off-season training camp in the prestigious Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Centre ahead o
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Lithuania confirms diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Vilnius [Lithuania], December 3 (ANI): Lithuania on Friday confirmed diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics amid concerns over the human rights situation in China.
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