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Russia

Russian athletics chief: 'we are working to resolve problems'

The newly re-elected head of Russian athletics says reforms are underway, after more revelations of systematic doping.

09/12/2016

Russia

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More than 1000 athletes, including Olympic medalists, are implicated in the McLaren report on Russian state-sponsored doping.

09/12/2016

Russia

Russian Olympic chief Zhukov to step down

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

12/10/2016

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Polluted Beijing to be clean for 2022 Winter Games

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

15/12/2015

China

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

31/07/2015

Sport

Beijing selected as 2022 Winter Olympics host

31/07/2015

China

Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics

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31/07/2015

Sport

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

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30/07/2015

Sport

Boston Olympic bid withdrawal top priority at IOC Session

28/07/2015

Sport

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

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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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Sochi: End of Games

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Russia

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

12/02/2014

World

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

08/02/2014

Russia

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Sochi prepares to welcome the world with winter wonderland

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