Olympics-Beijing Games see 55 COVID-19 cases on Feb 2, highest daily tally

BEIJING (Reuters) -A total of 55 new COVID-19 infections were found among Olympic Games-related personnel on Feb. 2, the chair of the Beijing 2022 medical expert panel said on Thursday,…

Olympics-Russia should not assume doping sanctions will be lifted, says WADA

By Steve Keating BEIJING (Reuters) -Russia should not assume sanctions imposed for running a state sponsored doping programme will be automatically lifted when its suspension is completed at the end…

Explainer: Why are Russians not competing under their flag in Beijing?

BEIJING (Reuters) - The Russian athletes taking part at this month's Beijing Olympics will be competing without their flag and national anthem because of doping sanctions. Here is why sanctions…