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Russian Olympic chief Zhukov to step down

Alexander Zhukov is stepping down as head of Russia’s Olympic Committee.

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China has vowed to clean up its act in the run up to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Government officials promised to reduce air pollution

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Beijing to use artificial snow in 2022 winter Olympics

The Chinese capital Beijing will host the 2022 Winter Olympics. Although the snow will be man-made, the country’s president Xi Jinpin promises an

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Beijing selected as 2022 Winter Olympics host

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Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics

The host city of the 2022 winter Olympics has been announced. Beijing was awarded the games just seven years after hosting the summer Olympics in

31/07/2015

Sport

IOC set to vote between Beijing or Almaty to host 2022 Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee on Friday will decide who will host the 2022 Winter Games at the 128th IOC session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The

30/07/2015

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Boston Olympic bid withdrawal top priority at IOC Session

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Beijing and Almaty await 2022 Winter Olympic decision

The International Olympic committee will decide the host city for the 2022 Winter Olympics on Friday in Kuala Lumpur. The IOC members will choose

27/07/2015

Sport

IOC commissioners begin inspections

The International Olympic Committee’s Evaluation commission visited the proposed venues and sites in Beijing on Tuesday. Headed by Russian member

24/03/2015

Sport

Beijing hand over candidature files for 2022 Winter Olympics

Beijing officials on Tuesday handed over their bid to stage the 2022 Winter Olympics. Dozens of boxes containing Beijing’s financial and construction

06/01/2015

Sport

IOC to review Pyeongchang and Tokyo Games if Agenda 2020 reforms approved

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World

Sochi: End of Games

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Maze and Gisin share gold in first ever Olympic Alpine skiing tie

12/02/2014

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Sochi Winter Olympics: "There is a festive atmosphere everywhere"

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Spoiler alert: pictures from Sochi's official opening ceremony

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Sochi prepares to welcome the world with winter wonderland

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Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn to miss Sochi winter games

07/01/2014

Russia

Russian president Vladimir Putin says gay people welcome at Winter Olympics

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