Beijing 2022
China says US will ‘pay a price’ for Beijing 2022 diplomatic boycott
Chinese officials have hit back at the US 'diplomatic boycott' of Beijing 2022, saying the move violates the Olympic charter and reiterating an earlier promise of "resolute countermeasures
US confirms diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022, China promises response
The US government will not send officials to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics next year in a 'diplomatic boycott' that it says is based on concerns over human rights issues in China
Skating Grand Prix final in Japan called off after border closure
The International Skating Union Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final will not take place in Osaka next week as originally planned due to Japan closing its borders as part of measures to address the new Omicron…
WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai affair
The Women's Tennis Association has suspended its tournaments in China, citing concerns about the welfare of Peng Shuai
Beijing diplomatic boycott ‘a meaningless gesture’ says World Athletics’ Coe
A potential diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games by the US or other Western countries would be “a meaningless gesture”, the World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has said.
Peng Shuai says she is ‘safe and well’ in call with Thomas Bach
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai assured International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach that she is "safe and well" during a 30-minute video call yesterday (Sunday)
US diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 ‘still under consideration’
The US government is still considering a 'diplomatic boycott' of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics to signal concern over alleged human rights abuses by China, according to news reports
G20 leaders back Beijing 2022 as opposition recedes
The G20 organisation of world leaders included a statement endorsing the upcoming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in its most recent communiqué, saying the event "serves as a symbol of humanity’s resilience".
Beijing 2022 pandemic playbooks published as China fights fresh outbreak
Organisers of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics have published first editions of 'playbooks' detailing measures to combat the Covid-19 threat at the Games
China Media Group launching dedicated Olympics channel
China's state-run media organisation China Media Group is launching a linear and digital channel dedicated to the Olympics
US politicians attack Beijing 2022 sponsors
American politicians opposed to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics have criticised the event's US corporate sponsors during a congressional hearing
Tokyo sponsors seek alternatives for decimated hospitality opportunity
Sponsor hospitality has been virtually wiped out at the Tokyo Olympics by the pandemic, leading brands to explore the opportunities in remote hospitality experiences.
Tencent and Kuaishou sublicense Olympics media rights from CCTV
Chinese digital media operators Tencent and Kuaishou have sublicensed on-demand and short-form video rights for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics from state broadcaster CCTV
Nancy Pelosi calls for diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022
US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi has called for a diplomatic boycott of next year's Beijing Winter Olympics, saying politicians should not attend the event due to alleged human rights abuses…
Beijing 2022 | Sponsorship activations disrupted but tech firms add dynamism
Tokyo postponement has hampered Beijing 2022 activations
But domestic sponsor roster includes some intriguing new tech entrants
Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 confirm partnership
The organising committees of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo and the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, under which both organisations will cooperate on the…