Category: Beijing 2022 Olympics

Olympic Chief Criticizes Valieva Coach’s ‘Chilling’ Reaction, Kremlin Hits Back

BEIJING—The Kremlin on Friday responded to comments by the Olympic chief, in which he said he was “disturbed” watching Russian teen skater Kamila Valieva crumble under pressure and hit out at the 15-year-old’s coach for her “chilling” reaction. In a press conference earlier on Friday, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said he had…


Olympic Committee President Rebukes China Over Comments on Taiwan, Xinjiang

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach issued a rare rebuke to Beijing organizers over comments about Taiwan and Xinjiang, as scrutiny of the Chinese regime’s abuses continues to simmer in the backdrop of the Winter Games. Beijing needs to “remain politically neutral,” said Bach at a press conference on Feb. 18, a day after…


IOC President Issues Rare Criticism of China Over Comments on Taiwan, Xinjiang

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach issued a rare rebuke to Beijing organizers over comments about Taiwan and Xinjiang, as scrutiny of the Chinese regime’s abuses continues to simmer in the backdrop of the Winter Games. Beijing needs to “remain politically neutral,” said Bach at a press conference on Feb. 18, a day after…


EXCLUSIVE Q&A: ‘Olympic Games Will Expose the Chinese Communist Party’—Latvian Coach Martins Rubenis

In a daring expose to Latvian national broadcasters at the Beijing Games, Olympic medalist and current coach of the Latvian luge team Martins Rubenis spoke candidly about his disdain for the Chinese Communist Party and its attempts to manipulate the world by turning the Games into one big “political theatre.” In the interview, on Feb….


Olympic Ski Halfpipe Qualifier Filled With Scary Crashes

ZHANGJIAKOU, China—Freestyle skier Jon Sallinen’s first run in Olympic halfpipe qualifying Thursday wasn’t picture perfect. He drifted out of the halfpipe and collided with a cameraman. Collarbone aching, the 21-year-old from Finland picked himself up and tried it again in run No. 2—only to fall once more and have to make the walk up the…


Poulin Leads Canada Women to Olympic Gold in 3-2 Win Over US

BEIJING—Marie-Philip Poulin reminded everyone of her Captain Clutch reputation. And Canada regained its place atop the women’s hockey world. It was only fitting that Poulin delivered at a time her team needed it most by scoring twice, including her third Olympic gold-medal clinching goal, in Canada’s 3-2 win over the defending champion United States at…


Valieva Tumbles to 4th as Russian Teammate Shcherbakova Wins Figure Skating Gold

BEIJING—Russian teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva tumbled to fourth place in the women’s singles event on Thursday, yielding to the pressure of a doping controversy at the Beijing Olympic Games. In a final twist that ensures a medal ceremony will go ahead on Friday, Valieva’s compatriots Anna Shcherbakova claimed the gold medal and Alexandra Trusova…


CNN Runs Chinese State Media Ad Glorifying Beijing Olympics

The Beijing Olympics from the start has been overshadowed by complaints over China’s human rights record, harsh COVID-19 rules, and disputes over referees’ decisions. That would not be so apparent if one stumbles upon a recent ad on CNN. “A Winter Sporting Event like No Other,” so reads the headline of the article that begins…


Olympic Games in China ‘a Huge Political Theater, My Heart Aches Watching This’: Latvian Team Coach

Two-time Olympic bronze medalist and current coach of the Latvian men’s luge team Martins Rubenis expressed candidly to Latvian media his disdain over the Chinese regime hosting the 2022 Games—just hours after his team competed at the Winter Olympics on Sunday, Feb. 7. As Chinese soldiers stood guard to his right, in an interview with Latvia’s national…


Olympic Games in China ‘a Huge Political Theater’: Latvian Team Coach

Two-time Olympic bronze medalist and current coach of the Latvian men’s luge team Martins Rubenis expressed candidly to Latvian media his disdain over the Chinese regime hosting the 2022 Games—just hours after his team competed at the Winter Olympics on Sunday, Feb. 7. As Chinese soldiers stood guard to his right, in an interview with Latvia’s national…