Flying doctor Desmond ready for Beijing experience Irish luge athlete Elsa Desmond had targeted becoming an Olympic athlete in Milan in 2026, but four years ahead of schedule she will take to the course in Beijing Olympics • 31 Jan 22
Flying doctor Desmond ready for Beijing experience Irish luge athlete Elsa Desmond had targeted becoming an Olympic athlete in Milan in 2026, but four years ahead of schedule she will take to the course in Beijing Olympics • 31 Jan 22
Bubba still 'stoked' and ready to soar in Beijing Irish freestyle skier Brendan Newby is hoping that experience gives him an edge in his second Winter Olympics next month. Olympics • 27 Jan 22
Bubba still 'stoked' and ready to soar in Beijing Irish freestyle skier Brendan Newby is hoping that experience gives him an edge in his second Winter Olympics next month. Olympics • 27 Jan 22
Climate change threatening Winter Games, report warns Climate change is threatening the Winter Olympics and the future of snow sports by making conditions much more dangerous for athletes and participants, experts warned in a report published a week ahead of the start of the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. Olympics • 26 Jan 22
Climate change threatening Winter Games, report warns Climate change is threatening the Winter Olympics and the future of snow sports by making conditions much more dangerous for athletes and participants, experts warned in a report published a week ahead of the start of the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. Olympics • 26 Jan 22
Irish skier Gower targets top 15 finish in Beijing Irish Olympic alpine skier Jack Gower is targeting a top 15 finish at the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing next month and believes he's right on track to peak at the games. Olympics • 25 Jan 22
Irish skier Gower targets top 15 finish in Beijing Irish Olympic alpine skier Jack Gower is targeting a top 15 finish at the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing next month and believes he's right on track to peak at the games. Olympics • 25 Jan 22
Six athletes named in Ireland's Winter Olympic team Team Ireland has confirmed the six athletes that will represent the country at the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing next month. Olympics • 24 Jan 22
Six athletes named in Ireland's Winter Olympic team Team Ireland has confirmed the six athletes that will represent the country at the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing next month. Olympics • 24 Jan 22
Athletes warned to use 'burner phones' in Beijing National Olympic Committees in some Western countries are advising their athletes to leave personal devices at home or use temporary phones due to cybersecurity concerns at next month's Winter Games in Beijing. Olympics • 20 Jan 22
Athletes warned to use 'burner phones' in Beijing National Olympic Committees in some Western countries are advising their athletes to leave personal devices at home or use temporary phones due to cybersecurity concerns at next month's Winter Games in Beijing. Olympics • 20 Jan 22
Amnesty warns against Beijing 2022 'sportswashing' Amnesty International has warned delegations from Britain and other countries against becoming "complicit in a propaganda exercise" at next month's Winter Olympics in Beijing. Olympics • 19 Jan 22
Amnesty warns against Beijing 2022 'sportswashing' Amnesty International has warned delegations from Britain and other countries against becoming "complicit in a propaganda exercise" at next month's Winter Olympics in Beijing. Olympics • 19 Jan 22
Carrigan beating the odds to chase Winter Games dream Colorado-born Maggie Rose Carrigan was told as a child that an operation to aid her scoliosis would mean she would likely have to stop snowboarding forever. Now, she's on the cusp of representing Ireland at the Winter Olympic Games. other sport • 02 Jan 22
Carrigan beating the odds to chase Winter Games dream Colorado-born Maggie Rose Carrigan was told as a child that an operation to aid her scoliosis would mean she would likely have to stop snowboarding forever. Now, she's on the cusp of representing Ireland at the Winter Olympic Games. other sport • 02 Jan 22
NHL won't allow players to compete at Winter Games The National Hockey League has confirmed it will not send its players to the Beijing Winter Olympics due to concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. Olympics • 22 Dec 21
NHL won't allow players to compete at Winter Games The National Hockey League has confirmed it will not send its players to the Beijing Winter Olympics due to concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. Olympics • 22 Dec 21
IOC rules out any postponement for Winter Olympics The International Olympic Committee has ruled out postponing the Beijing Winter Olympics under any circumstances related to the Covid-19 pandemic. International Olympic Committee • 07 Dec 21
IOC rules out any postponement for Winter Olympics The International Olympic Committee has ruled out postponing the Beijing Winter Olympics under any circumstances related to the Covid-19 pandemic. International Olympic Committee • 07 Dec 21
The Irish athletes in frame to make the Winter Games The Beijing Winter Olympics are less than 60 days away. We take a look at who's in the running to make what could be the largest team Ireland has ever sent. other sport • 07 Dec 21
The Irish athletes in frame to make the Winter Games The Beijing Winter Olympics are less than 60 days away. We take a look at who's in the running to make what could be the largest team Ireland has ever sent. other sport • 07 Dec 21
Beijing Games competitors to face daily Covid-19 tests Competitors at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will be subject to daily tests for Covid-19 and will be required to remain in a closed loop that includes transport between the various games venues, organisers have confirmed. Olympics • 25 Oct 21
Beijing Games competitors to face daily Covid-19 tests Competitors at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will be subject to daily tests for Covid-19 and will be required to remain in a closed loop that includes transport between the various games venues, organisers have confirmed. Olympics • 25 Oct 21
Stakelum aims to be lord of the ice in Olympics quest Conor Stakelum has been selected by the Ice Skating Association of Ireland to represent the country at this season's Nebelhorn Trophy in Germany. The musical score of Riverdance will ring out as the Dubliner bids to achieve Olympic qualification in Oberstdorf. other sport • 02 Sep 21
Stakelum aims to be lord of the ice in Olympics quest Conor Stakelum has been selected by the Ice Skating Association of Ireland to represent the country at this season's Nebelhorn Trophy in Germany. The musical score of Riverdance will ring out as the Dubliner bids to achieve Olympic qualification in Oberstdorf. other sport • 02 Sep 21
Milan awarded the 2026 Winter Olympics Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo have been awarded the 2026 Winter Olympic Games after a vote by the International Olympic Committee membership. Athletics • 24 Jun 19
Milan awarded the 2026 Winter Olympics Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo have been awarded the 2026 Winter Olympic Games after a vote by the International Olympic Committee membership. Athletics • 24 Jun 19
Italian Prime Minister to attend 2026 Olympics vote Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will attend an International Olympic Committee vote on Monday to support Milan and Cortina D'Ampezzo's bid to land the 2026 winter Games. Athletics • 19 Jun 19
Italian Prime Minister to attend 2026 Olympics vote Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will attend an International Olympic Committee vote on Monday to support Milan and Cortina D'Ampezzo's bid to land the 2026 winter Games. Athletics • 19 Jun 19
Calgary, Stockholm and Milan bid for 2026 Winter Games The cities of Calgary and Stockholm and an Italian bid involving Cortina D'Ampezzo and Milan officially became candidates for the 2026 Winter Olympics today after the International Olympic Committee ratified their bids. Paris 2024 • 09 Oct 18
Calgary, Stockholm and Milan bid for 2026 Winter Games The cities of Calgary and Stockholm and an Italian bid involving Cortina D'Ampezzo and Milan officially became candidates for the 2026 Winter Olympics today after the International Olympic Committee ratified their bids. Paris 2024 • 09 Oct 18
Canadian skier arrested for stealing a car Canadian skier David Duncan was arrested on charges of stealing a car in South Korea, where he was competing at the Winter Olympics, officials and Canadian media said on Saturday. Paris 2024 • 24 Feb 18
Canadian skier arrested for stealing a car Canadian skier David Duncan was arrested on charges of stealing a car in South Korea, where he was competing at the Winter Olympics, officials and Canadian media said on Saturday. Paris 2024 • 24 Feb 18
Canadian Olympian charged with stealing car Canadian skier David Duncan was arrested on charges of stealing a car in South Korea, where he was competing at the Winter Olympics, Canadian media reported. Paris 2024 • 24 Feb 18
Canadian Olympian charged with stealing car Canadian skier David Duncan was arrested on charges of stealing a car in South Korea, where he was competing at the Winter Olympics, Canadian media reported. Paris 2024 • 24 Feb 18
Russian bobsledder admits to anti-doping violation Russian bobsledder Nadezhda Sergeeva has admitted an anti-doping violation and has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics. Paris 2024 • 24 Feb 18
Russian bobsledder admits to anti-doping violation Russian bobsledder Nadezhda Sergeeva has admitted an anti-doping violation and has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics. Paris 2024 • 24 Feb 18
Westgard forced to miss 50k event in Pyeongchang Ireland's Thomas Westgard has been forced to withdraw from the Men's 50k Cross Country Ski event at the Winter Olympics due to illness. Paris 2024 • 24 Feb 18
Westgard forced to miss 50k event in Pyeongchang Ireland's Thomas Westgard has been forced to withdraw from the Men's 50k Cross Country Ski event at the Winter Olympics due to illness. Paris 2024 • 24 Feb 18
Russian bobsledder tests positive for banned drug Nadezhda Sergeeva has tested positive for a banned heart drug, the Russian Bobsleigh Federation has announced. Paris 2024 • 23 Feb 18
Russian bobsledder tests positive for banned drug Nadezhda Sergeeva has tested positive for a banned heart drug, the Russian Bobsleigh Federation has announced. Paris 2024 • 23 Feb 18
Lindsey Vonn fails to finish final Olympic race Lindsey Vonn failed to finish the women's alpine combined, which is the last race of her Olympic career. Olympics • 22 Feb 18
Lindsey Vonn fails to finish final Olympic race Lindsey Vonn failed to finish the women's alpine combined, which is the last race of her Olympic career. Olympics • 22 Feb 18
Russian curler stripped of medal Alexander Krushelnitsky has been stripped of the mixed doubles curling bronze medal won at the Winter Olympics after admitting to using meldonium, the Court of Arbitration for Sport's anti-doping division has announced. Paris 2024 • 22 Feb 18
Russian curler stripped of medal Alexander Krushelnitsky has been stripped of the mixed doubles curling bronze medal won at the Winter Olympics after admitting to using meldonium, the Court of Arbitration for Sport's anti-doping division has announced. Paris 2024 • 22 Feb 18
Fresh Olympic heartache for world champion Christie Scot Elise Christie crashed and burned in spectacular fashion in Pyeongchang after a first-bend crash and what was effectively a double disqualification, but she insisted her Olympic dream is far from over. Paris 2024 • 20 Feb 18
Fresh Olympic heartache for world champion Christie Scot Elise Christie crashed and burned in spectacular fashion in Pyeongchang after a first-bend crash and what was effectively a double disqualification, but she insisted her Olympic dream is far from over. Paris 2024 • 20 Feb 18
'Unbelievable dude' – Newby delight with Olympic effort Ireland's Brendan 'Bubba' Newby was delighted with his performance despite missing out on qualification in the Men's Halfpipe qualification event at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Paris 2024 • 20 Feb 18
'Unbelievable dude' – Newby delight with Olympic effort Ireland's Brendan 'Bubba' Newby was delighted with his performance despite missing out on qualification in the Men's Halfpipe qualification event at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Paris 2024 • 20 Feb 18
