Test events augur well for stellar Beijing Winter Games
3 years, 1 month ago

Test events augur well for stellar Beijing Winter Games

China Daily  

Medical staff are on standby during a figure skating test event at the Capital Indoor Stadium. Organizers of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics say ongoing test events suggest the city will deliver safe and stellar Games next year, despite the lingering pandemic. The organizing committee will discuss the Games with the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee and relevant international winter sports governing bodies at brainstorming sessions after all the test events to streamline venues and facilities, scheduling, timing and scoring, COVID-19 protocols, services and media operations, said Yao Hui, venue management director of the Beijing 2022 organizing committee. With a week to go before the International Luge Federation World Cup takes place at the National Sliding Center in northwest Beijing's Yanqing district, the Beijing 2022 organizing committee confirmed on Friday that two foreign athletes preparing for the event have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent nucleic acid tests and have been immediately transferred to a quarantine hotel for further treatment. The first case was reported on Nov 4 when the athlete tested positive upon landing at Beijing Capital International Airport, where all inbound participants for the ongoing test events and the Games next year will enter closed-loop management, also known as biosecure bubbles, with their movement restricted only between their accommodation facilities, training and competition venues within the bubble separated from the local community during their stay.

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Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. "Beijing's rich legacy in facilities and organizational expertise from the 2022 Winter Olympics has made the city more than competent to continue playing host to these international events," said Ge …

Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

Olympic Council of Asia Confident Asian Games Will Go Ahead in September: Official
2 years, 8 months ago

Olympic Council of Asia Confident Asian Games Will Go Ahead in September: Official

News 18  

The Olympic Council of Asia has requested an update from Beijing on the COVID-19 situation in China but remains confident the Asian Games will go ahead in Hangzhou in September, a senior official at the body told Reuters on Monday. The 19th edition of the multi-sports Games, second in size only to the Summer Olympics, is scheduled to take place …

Safety first approach is big Winter Olympics winner
2 years, 9 months ago

Safety first approach is big Winter Olympics winner

China Daily  

Workers disinfect the stadium before the men's ice hockey final between Finland and the Russian Olympic Committee. Drawing on the experience of Beijing 2022, the customs authority in Chengdu said recently it would set up a special lane at ports of entry for participants in events and would also add more monitoring equipment. Yin said several new devices to monitor …

COVID remains the most formidable, frightening foe at Beijing Olympics
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID remains the most formidable, frightening foe at Beijing Olympics

LA Times  

A worker prepares to administer a coronavirus test at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Tuesday in Beijing. “You’re usually worried about being in perfect shape, but this year has added a whole new element of trying to stay healthy.” Beijing was supposed to herald a return to normal, or something akin to normal, after the pandemic-related challenges of the Tokyo …

China’s Olympics COVID measures test residents’ patience
2 years, 10 months ago

China’s Olympics COVID measures test residents’ patience

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Repeated COVID-19 testing of millions of Beijing residents is starting to test the patience of some as the city clamps down on the virus ahead of the coming Winter Olympics. A third round of mass testing that started Wednesday for the the 2 million residents of Fengtai district drew complaints online and from residents bundled up against the …

Ahead of Olympics, abrupt lockdowns loom over Beijing life
2 years, 11 months ago

Ahead of Olympics, abrupt lockdowns loom over Beijing life

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Beijing residents are coping with abrupt local lockdowns and sweeping COVID-19 testing requirements as the Chinese capital seeks to prevent a coronavirus outbreak ahead of the Winter Olympics that opens in less than two weeks. “We are close to the Olympic Village and if they want to test everyone ahead of the games, we understand, but now the …

Beijing to offer Olympic tickets to ‘selected’ spectators
2 years, 11 months ago

Beijing to offer Olympic tickets to ‘selected’ spectators

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Only “selected” spectators will be permitted at next month’s Beijing Olympics because of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said Monday. Monday’s announcement posted on the organizing committee’s website confirmed expectations that the Winter Games would have few onlookers at the venues, under even more strict conditions than imposed during last year’s Summer Olympics in Tokyo. China has largely avoided …

Beijing Winter Olympics: China cancels plans to sell tickets to public
2 years, 11 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics: China cancels plans to sell tickets to public

The Hindu  

China on Monday cancelled plans to sell tickets to the public for the Winter Olympics in Beijing, allowing only invitees to view the action as part of strict virus control measures. Games organisers last year said there would be no international spectators -- partly due to the country's weeks-long quarantine requirements -- but they had promised to allow domestic audiences. …

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Olympic chiefs urge participants to be 'extra vigilant'
2 years, 11 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Olympic chiefs urge participants to be 'extra vigilant'

Firstpost  

As at the Tokyo Summer Olympics, postponed by a year to 2021, the IOC will bid to reach a balance between health and safety and sporting fairness. Lausanne, Switzerland: Olympic chiefs on Wednesday urged all participants at next month’s Winter Games in Beijing to be “extra vigilant” as Covid-19 infections hit unprecedented case levels in several countries. Everything is on …

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: China adopts zero-Covid strategy, to implement closed loop, other strict measures
3 years ago

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: China adopts zero-Covid strategy, to implement closed loop, other strict measures

Firstpost  

China, where the virus emerged towards the end of 2019, has pursued a “zero-Covid” strategy and is taking the same no-nonsense approach to the 4-20 February Olympics. AFP Sport looks at what measures athletes and others can expect to face in the “bubble” and how that compares to last summer’s virus-delayed Tokyo Games. Organisers hope to limit the spread of …

Beijing Winter Games: US Olympians to be briefed on Chinese law
3 years ago

Beijing Winter Games: US Olympians to be briefed on Chinese law

Firstpost  

The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee said it is preparing athletes and officials “unlike any other” amid coronavirus concerns and criticism of China’s human rights record. Los Angeles: The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee said Friday that it is preparing athletes and officials for a 2022 Beijing Winter Games “unlike any other” amid continuing coronavirus concerns and criticism of China’s …

Beijing Winter Olympics: Venue restricted to 20% capacity over COVID-19 fears, says state media
3 years, 1 month ago

Beijing Winter Olympics: Venue restricted to 20% capacity over COVID-19 fears, says state media

Firstpost  

With less than 100 days to go to the Games, China is bracing for a major challenge to its zero-COVID strategy as thousands of international athletes and officials descend on its capital after months of strict border controls. Beijing, China: A major Beijing Winter Olympics venue will only let in one-fifth the spectators it normally holds due to COVID-19 fears, …

Two athletes COVID-19 positive in Beijing Games warmup events
3 years, 1 month ago

Two athletes COVID-19 positive in Beijing Games warmup events

The Hindu  

Organizers of February’s Winter Olympics in Beijing said on Friday that two foreign athletes had tested positive for COVID-19 in ongoing test events for the Games. The two who tested positive are among 1,500 competitors and staff who have come into the country since the test events began in early October, said Huang Chun, the deputy director-general of the pandemic …

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: More than 1 million people apply to enter city’s Olympic bubble
3 years, 1 month ago

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: More than 1 million people apply to enter city’s Olympic bubble

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Hong Kong CNN — Enthusiasm for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is building in China, with people clamoring for spots as volunteer workers – even as restrictions …

Winter Olympics 2022: Beijing marks 100-day countdown but boycott calls, virus weigh
3 years, 1 month ago

Winter Olympics 2022: Beijing marks 100-day countdown but boycott calls, virus weigh

Firstpost  

The Chinese capital in February will become the first host of a Summer and Winter Games and last week welcomed the Olympic flame with a low-key ceremony as the main event swings into view. ‘Wrong choice’ Days after activists targeted the flame-lighting ceremony in Greece, NBA player Enes Kanter branded President Xi Jinping a “brutal dictator” and condemned China’s policies …

Winter Olympics: USA to have plenty of mental health support in Beijing
3 years, 2 months ago

Winter Olympics: USA to have plenty of mental health support in Beijing

The Hindu  

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee said on Monday, it will have several mental health resources in place at the 2022 Beijing Olympics to help protect the well-being of its entire delegation. "We learned a lot in the Tokyo Games and are looking forward to Beijing to better understand what our athletes are needing around mental health," Jessica Bartley, …

China ups the ante in anti-doping fight
3 years, 2 months ago

China ups the ante in anti-doping fight

China Daily  

A woman walks into the head office for the World Anti-Doping Agency in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on Nov 9, 2015. Government agency announces key partner for lab work at Winter Games The China Anti-Doping Agency has vowed to ensure the fairness of next year's Beijing Winter Olympics after outlining the use of state-of-the-art technology and services from its partners for …

Tests underway at Beijing 2022 venue Capital Gymnasium
3 years, 2 months ago

Tests underway at Beijing 2022 venue Capital Gymnasium

China Daily  

The picture taken on April 3, 2021 shows the exterior view of Capital Gymnasium in Beijing during a figure skating test program. Although the three-day competition of the Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy 2021 officially begins on Thursday, the all-element test of the 53-year-old Capital Gymnasium has already kicked off. In Beijing 2022, the Capital Gymnasium will be one of …

Overseas spectators banned from attending Beijing winter Olympics in 2022
3 years, 2 months ago

Overseas spectators banned from attending Beijing winter Olympics in 2022

Hindustan Times  

Overseas fans have been banned from attending the Beijing 2022 winter Olympics while all unvaccinated athletes will be quarantined for 21 days ahead of the games, scheduled to begin on February 4. All domestic and international Games participants and workforce will be tested daily for Covid-19, the Beijing 2022 Organising Committee told the International Olympic Committee in a presentation on …

Winter sports expected to grow after 2022 Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Winter sports expected to grow after 2022 Games

China Daily  

Players compete during an ice hockey test program at National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, April 2, 2021. Citing advantages in technologies and market potential, China's winter sports governing body and promoters have pledged to maintain strong and consistent development of the sector beyond 2022. Seven years since winning the bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, China's ambition to involve …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Organisers prepare to resume 'safe' test events
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Organisers prepare to resume 'safe' test events

Firstpost  

Tokyo Olympics organisers on Monday unveiled virus countermeasures for test events that will resume later this week for the first time since the Games were postponed by the pandemic. Test events were halted after the sport climbing event was held from 6 to 8 March last year, with Tokyo 2020 staff replacing athletes because of infection concerns. Tokyo 2020 Games …

Tokyo Olympics: Overseas athletes may participate in test events, say organisers
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Overseas athletes may participate in test events, say organisers

The Hindu  

International athletes could be invited to participate in test events before the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games this summer, organisers said on Monday. Test events for five competitions, including track and field and the marathon, could involve foreign athletes participating, the organisers said. Asked what Tokyo 2020 would do with the test events if there were another wave of coronavirus infections, …

Tokyo Olympics Announces Test Events Ahead Of 2021 Games
4 years ago

Tokyo Olympics Announces Test Events Ahead Of 2021 Games

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TOKYO — The postponed Tokyo Olympics are getting a kickstart. Officials said at least four of the test events will involve athletes from abroad, including tests in swimming, gymnastics, diving and volleyball. Hidemasa Nakamura, the games delivery officer, said none of the test events will allow fans from abroad, although some events will permit an unspecified number …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Test events to resume in March, decision on attendance in spring
4 years ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Test events to resume in March, decision on attendance in spring

Firstpost  

Fans and foreign athletes will be allowed at some of the test events, which will also be used to assess anti-coronavirus measures and contingency plans. Tokyo: Tokyo Olympics test events will resume in March and a decision on fan attendance will come in the spring, an official said on Friday, as preparations continued for the postponed Games despite ongoing coronavirus …

Tokyo Olympics try to get word out about COVID-19 measures
4 years, 2 months ago

Tokyo Olympics try to get word out about COVID-19 measures

Live Mint  

Tokyo Olympic officials want the world to know they are working on measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic at next year's games, even if they don't know exactly what they will be. Tokyo organizers showcased a few possible remedies on Wednesday, displaying various screening measures at the city’s Big Sight convention complex, the home of the media center for the …

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