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Taiwan still to decide whether to boycott 2022 Beijing Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Taipei, [Taiwan] December 7 (ANI): Taiwan has said that it respects the US' decision to undertake a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics to be held in China though no decision has been made on whether Taiwan will follow the US lead, reported local media.
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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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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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Taiwanese legislators call for boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics due
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], December 2 (ANI): Owing to China's human rights violation in Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong, Taiwanese legislators from New Power Party (NPP) have made a call to boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Ice skater Vishwaraj Jadeja qualifies for ISU World Cup, now one step away
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): Vishwaraj Jadeja, India's fastest long-distance ice-skater, has qualified for the International Skating Union (ISU) World Cup 2021 for long track speed skating.
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China will successfully hold 2022 Beijing Olympics despite Omicron concern
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], November 30 (ANI): China will successfully hold the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games on schedule, despite the worldwide spread of the new Omicron coronavirus strain, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Tuesday.
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