In the 1990s, he and his wife unearthed documentary evidence of the illicit, state-sponsored drug program that propelled the country to Olympic glory.
Tag: Olympic Games
What Australia’s Success at the Winter Olympics Does (and Doesn’t) Tell You
Australia has won more medals than ever at the 2022 Winter Games, but it’s hard to tell if global respect can turn the country into a winter sports wonderland.
China’s Covid Outbreak Complicates Safety Plan for Beijing Olympics
Officials are racing to extinguish a spate of coronavirus infections around the country.
As U.S. Figure Skaters Test Positive, New Worries for Winter Olympics
Problems at the national championships could turn up in Beijing next month, too.
China Turns to I.O.C. as Peng Shuai Scandal Lingers
The International Olympic Committee’s professed neutrality has provided coverage for Beijing, which delivers big audiences and funding in exchange.
The Olympic Torch Arrives in Beijing Under Cloud of Protests, Covid
A subdued ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday sets the tone for the Winter Olympics of 2022, which will be held under extraordinary health protocols.
German Cycling Official Is Sent Home After Racial Slur on Olympics Telecast
Patrick Moster was suspended by Germany’s Olympic sports federation after referring to cyclists from Algeria and Eritrea in a derogatory manner.
Uganda Detains Weight Lifter Who Went Missing in Japan
Ugandan authorities said they were looking into possible fraud in the case of the 20-year-old who went to Japan hoping to compete in the Olympics even though he failed to qualify, and has since returned.
Liz Cambage Won’t Play in Tokyo Olympics, Citing Mental Health
The basketball star explained her decision to withdraw from the Games in a series of Instagram videos.