Beijing warns of heavy air pollution during Olympics Beijing has warned that heavy air pollution is likely during the Winter Olympics, but said emergency plans were in place to ensure the Games are not disrupted by smog. Climate Change • 24 Jan 22
Beijing warns of heavy air pollution during Olympics Beijing has warned that heavy air pollution is likely during the Winter Olympics, but said emergency plans were in place to ensure the Games are not disrupted by smog. Climate Change • 24 Jan 22
China says western nations will regret Olympic boycott China warned Western nations that they would "pay the price" for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. World • 09 Dec 21
China says western nations will regret Olympic boycott China warned Western nations that they would "pay the price" for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. World • 09 Dec 21
Irish athlete seeks funding for Winter Olympics dream An Irish athlete is trying to secure funding to keep alive his dream of competing at the Winter Olympics in Beijing next February. Winter Olympics • 21 Sep 21
Irish athlete seeks funding for Winter Olympics dream An Irish athlete is trying to secure funding to keep alive his dream of competing at the Winter Olympics in Beijing next February. Winter Olympics • 21 Sep 21
Top North Korean general to attend Olympics ceremony A high-ranking North Korean general will attend the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics in South Korea this weekend, Seoul has said. Winter Olympics • 22 Feb 18
Top North Korean general to attend Olympics ceremony A high-ranking North Korean general will attend the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics in South Korea this weekend, Seoul has said. Winter Olympics • 22 Feb 18
North Korean leader praises South after Olympic visit North Korea's leader has said he wants to boost the "warm climate of reconciliation and dialogue" with South Korea after his high-level delegation returned from a visit to the South. North Korea • 13 Feb 18
North Korean leader praises South after Olympic visit North Korea's leader has said he wants to boost the "warm climate of reconciliation and dialogue" with South Korea after his high-level delegation returned from a visit to the South. North Korea • 13 Feb 18
Korean alphabet changes order for opening ceremony Greece, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa will be the first countries to emerge at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. News Lens • 09 Feb 18
Korean alphabet changes order for opening ceremony Greece, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa will be the first countries to emerge at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. News Lens • 09 Feb 18
Kim Jong-un's sister attends Olympic opening ceremony The sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, who is on a historic visit to the South for the Winter Olympics, joined US Vice President Mike Pence and South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang. Korea • 10 Feb 18
Kim Jong-un's sister attends Olympic opening ceremony The sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, who is on a historic visit to the South for the Winter Olympics, joined US Vice President Mike Pence and South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang. Korea • 10 Feb 18
North Korea 'does not intend' meeting US at Olympics North Korea has no intention to meet US officials during the Winter Olympics in the South, Pyongyang's state media has said, but did not rule it out. World • 08 Feb 18
North Korea 'does not intend' meeting US at Olympics North Korea has no intention to meet US officials during the Winter Olympics in the South, Pyongyang's state media has said, but did not rule it out. World • 08 Feb 18
NK ceremonial leader to visit S Korea for Winter Games North Korea's ceremonial leader Kim Yong-nam will visit South Korea this week as the head of the country's high-level delegation for the Winter Olympics, Seoul's Unification Ministry has said. World • 04 Feb 18
NK ceremonial leader to visit S Korea for Winter Games North Korea's ceremonial leader Kim Yong-nam will visit South Korea this week as the head of the country's high-level delegation for the Winter Olympics, Seoul's Unification Ministry has said. World • 04 Feb 18
North Korea at Olympics 'a catalyst for building peace' South Korea has welcomed confirmation by the International Olympic Committee that 22 North Korean athletes would compete in next month's Winter Olympics, and said it will aid peace and the easing of tensions on the Korean peninsula. World • 21 Jan 18
North Korea at Olympics 'a catalyst for building peace' South Korea has welcomed confirmation by the International Olympic Committee that 22 North Korean athletes would compete in next month's Winter Olympics, and said it will aid peace and the easing of tensions on the Korean peninsula. World • 21 Jan 18
Russia hits out at efforts to put pressure on Nth Korea Russia has hit out at a US-led effort to increase international pressure on North Korea, saying it was making the situation worse and undermining the United Nations. Winter Olympics • 17 Jan 18
Russia hits out at efforts to put pressure on Nth Korea Russia has hit out at a US-led effort to increase international pressure on North Korea, saying it was making the situation worse and undermining the United Nations. Winter Olympics • 17 Jan 18
North Korea accepts Olympic talks offer North Korea has accepted the South's offer of talks next week, according to Seoul's Unification ministry, which oversees relations with Pyongyang. North Korea • 05 Jan 18
North Korea accepts Olympic talks offer North Korea has accepted the South's offer of talks next week, according to Seoul's Unification ministry, which oversees relations with Pyongyang. North Korea • 05 Jan 18
Putin warns against homophobia as Olympics near Vladimir Putin has said Russians must not "create a torrent of hatred towards anyone" including homosexuals. News • 20 Nov 13
Putin warns against homophobia as Olympics near Vladimir Putin has said Russians must not "create a torrent of hatred towards anyone" including homosexuals. News • 20 Nov 13
Stephen Fry wants Russian Winter Olympics protest British actor Stephen Fry has urged Prime Minister David Cameron to support moves to strip Russia of the 2014 Winter Olympics over concerns about anti-gay laws passed in the country. News • 07 Aug 13
Stephen Fry wants Russian Winter Olympics protest British actor Stephen Fry has urged Prime Minister David Cameron to support moves to strip Russia of the 2014 Winter Olympics over concerns about anti-gay laws passed in the country. News • 07 Aug 13
