no comment Scottish island sweeps up Olympic curling Ailsa Craig granite will be used at the Beijing Winter Olympics, which start with a mixed doubles event between Great Britain and Sweden on Wednesday. 31/01/2022
See Finnish inventor builds spinning Olympic Rings out of a frozen lake "A few weeks ago I got a call from Switzerland saying, 'Hey this is cool a cool thing, you can use the logo'," says artist Janne Käpylehto. 28/01/2022
Japan Tokyo Olympics: A sports photographer's take on the 2020 Games From levitating athletes and dazzling wooden stadiums, Getty Images sports photographer Patrick Smith shares his highlights from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. 25/01/2022
Japan Tokyo Olympics: Sports reporter gives his highlights from the Games From a towering sky observation tower to famous martial arts stadiums, sports reporter Olivier Pron gives us a rundown of his favourite elements from the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. 19/01/2022
no comment Early snowfall covers 2022 Winter Olympics host city of Beijing Beijing, the city due to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, sees unexpectedly early snowfall for the season arriving in the month of November. Having awoken to streets covered in white, residents play in the snow at landmarks around the city 07/11/2021
Sport Kuwaiti Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad found guilty of forgery Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah of Kuwait has been found guilty by a Swiss court of forgery. 10/09/2021
Health Hi-tech repair shop for Paralympians opens in Tokyo With over 100 specialists staffing the shop, athletes in the Paralympic village can be sure their prosthetics, wheelchairs and other equipment is in mint condition during the Games. 17/08/2021
Italy Italy's citizenship law back in focus as multicultural stars triumph The debate was sparked anew after complaints about the bureaucratic headaches confronting Italian-born athletes who want to compete for their country but lack citizenship. 10/08/2021
Climate Climate change could force us to rethink sporting calendars As Tokyo becomes one of the hottest Olympic Games on record, the World Athletics president says we may have to revisit what is possible. 10/08/2021
Japan Today at the Olympics: French men win gold in handball, volleyball It's the penultimate day of action at the Tokyo Olympics. Here's a recap of who won what on Saturday. 07/08/2021
Mobility VR gives kids with disabilities a front row seat to the Olympic Games While stadia are empty of spectators, Tokyo 2020 is making sure everyone is included in the Olympic experience through virtual reality. 06/08/2021
world news Today at the Olympics: Portugal's Pichardo wins triple jump gold The Summer Olympics continue with several gold-medal races in kayak, swimming and athletics, the men's basketball semifinals and the women's football bronze medal match. 05/08/2021
world news Today at the Olympics: Dutch teammates tie for cycling record From cycling to skateboarding, here is a roundup of what's happening today at the Olympics. 04/08/2021
Biztech news What does it take to time an Olympic event? Short answer: innovation With motion sensors and touchpads, official Olympics timekeeper Omega, is striving to record more accurate data. 04/08/2021
Health It's red hot in Tokyo. Here's how the Olympic athletes are coping Ice vests, air conditioners, and a whole lot of preparation. We asked the experts how the world's best athletes can beat the heat in Japan 03/08/2021
Sport Welcome u-turn as Simone Biles decides to return for gymnastics final Last week she quit saying poor mental health was affecting her performance. Now she's decided to return. 02/08/2021
world news Today at the Olympics: US gymnastics star Simone Biles is back Today at the Olympics: US gymnastics star Simone Biles announces comeback; Dutch runner falls and wins 1,500-metre heat. 02/08/2021
Japan Today at the Olympics: Italy's Marcell Jacobs wins 100m All the news and results from the 2020 summer Olympics in Tokyo. 01/08/2021
Japan Today at the Olympics: Europeans take gold in BMX Friday sees the start of track and field events at the Tokyo Olympics, with one medal up for grabs today in the men’s 10,000 meters. 30/07/2021
Sport Six Polish Olympic swimmers sent home after administrative error "Imagine dedicating five years of your life and striving for another start at the most important sporting event, giving up your private life and work, sacrificing your family and your dedication results in a total flop." 21/07/2021
Australia Brisbane to host the 2032 Olympic Games The Games will go back to Australia 32 years after the popular 2000 Sydney Olympics. 21/07/2021
Living Tokyo 2020 Olympic beds: Suitable for both sex and saving the planet No, the beds in the Olympic village are not designed to be anti-sex - they’re just eco-friendly. 20/07/2021
world news EU pushes for its flag to fly at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony EU leaders want Slovenian athletes to bear the EU flag alongside their national flag for the Olympic Games opening ceremony. 19/07/2021
world news First resident of Olympic Village tests positive for COVID Tokyo Olympics organisers sought to reassure competitors that the event would be safe after the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in the Games Village on Saturday. 17/07/2021
Japan Olympics chief makes gaffe in first appearance since arrival in Tokyo Thomas Bach quickly corrected himself after referring to the “Chinese people” rather than “Japanese people.” 13/07/2021
world news European Parliament votes to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics The European Parliament voted to boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics over continuing allegations of human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims and pro-democracy activists. 09/07/2021
