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China has politicised Winter Olympics, charge d'affaires in Beijing not to
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New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Referring to China choosing a PLA commander injured in Galwan clash for 2022 Winter Olympics torch relay, India on Thursday expressed regret that Beijing has chosen to politicise an event like the Olympics and said its charge d'affaires will not be att
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'Shameful' that China choose PLA soldier involved in Galwan clash as Olymp
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Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): A US lawmaker has slammed China for choosing the People's Liberation Army's regimental commander, involved in the Galwan valley clash as a torchbearer for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Torch Relay.
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IOC announce winners of Women and Sport Awards 2021
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Beijing [China], February 3 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday announced the winners of the IOC Women and Sport Awards 2021.
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East Turkistan Government-in-Exile urges ICC to launch investigation into
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Istanbul [Turkey], February 3 (ANI): Amid calls of boycott for Beijing Winter Olympics, the East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) on Tuesday urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch an investigation into the genocide and other crimes against humanity being committed by Chin
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Beijing Winter Olympics: Manager of Indian contingent tests negative for C
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Beijing [China], February 3 (ANI): Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra on Thursday confirmed that the manager of the Indian contingent at the Beijing Winter Olympics has tested negative for COVID-19.
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Around 50 athletes test positive for COVID-19 before Beijing Winter Olympi
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Beijing [China], February 3 (ANI): Amid China's zero-COVID policy, around 50 foreign athletes scheduled to take part in the Beijing Winter Olympics have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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US athletes entitled to express themselves freely at Beijing Olympics: Sta
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Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): Amid hue and cry over Beijing silencing critics ahead of the Winter Olympics, the US State Department on Wednesday (local time) said that American athletes are entitled to express themselves freely.
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PLA's regional commander injured in Galwan clash is torchbearer at Beijing
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], February 3 (ANI): China's People's Liberation Army's regimental commander, who had suffered severe injuries during the Galwan clash, became the torchbearer at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Torch Relay on Wednesday, reported local media.
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Putin terms diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics 'fundamentally w
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Moscow [Russia], February 3 (ANI): Attempts by a number of countries to politicise sports for their selfish interests have recently intensified which is fundamentally wrong and contrary to the very spirit and principles of the Olympic Charter, said Russian President Vladimir Putin on the
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Winter Olympics: Manager of Indian contingent tests positive for COVID-19
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Beijing [China], February 2 (ANI): The manager of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Winter Beijing Olympics has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Ire and ice for Beijing's Winter Olympics
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Hong Kong, February 2 (ANI): Two events dominate the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) calendar for 2022 - the Winter Olympics and the 20th Party Congress later this year. China wants both to go smoothly so it can bask in reflected glory. The 2022 Winter Olympics will be wielded as a mighty prop
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China's plans for artificial snowfall at Beijing Winter Olympics venues po
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London [UK], February 2 (ANI): China's plans of artificial snowfall at venues of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics pose a threat to the environment and could result in environmental damage, according to a media report.
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