The New York Times – Sports:
A medical assessment by the International Skating Union said that elite competition may hurt younger athletes in terms of their “psychological and social development.”
Category: Olympic Games (2022)
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Ukrainian Olympian Does His Part Against Russian Invasion
The New York Times – Sports:
Vladyslav Heraskevych, a skeleton competitor from Ukraine, gathers supplies and uses the team van to deliver them to Kyiv as he waits to be called for military duty.
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Peter Foley, the Snowboarding Coach, Faces New Misconduct Accusations
The New York Times – Sports:
Peter Foley, already accused of coercing athletes into posing for nude photos, now faces scrutiny from more women. He has been relieved of his duties as a U.S. Olympic coach.
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His Disappointment Lingers, but Vincent Zhou Is Back on the Ice
The New York Times – Sports:
Zhou missed the men’s individual event at the Olympics because of the coronavirus. He is trying to shake off the memory in hopes of excelling at the figure skating world championships.
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After Disappointing Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin Wins World Cup Overall Title
The New York Times – Sports:
The skier said she was “embarrassed” by failing to win a medal in any of her five Beijing Olympic events. Turns out she was in it for the yearlong haul.
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Olympic Silver Medalist From Ukraine Hiding in Kyiv Garage
The New York Times – Sports:
At the Beijing Games, Oleksandr Abramenko got a hug from a Russian rival in a photo that went viral. This is the latest photo of him.
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Paralympics Will Allow Russian Athletes to Compete
The New York Times – Sports:
The International Paralympic Committee said athletes from Russia and Belarus could compete as neutrals when the Games open this week after deciding it had no legal grounds to bar them.
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Paralympics Will Allow Russian Athletes to Compete
The New York Times – Sports:
The International Paralympic Committee said athletes from Russia and Belarus could compete as neutrals when the Games open this week after deciding it had no legal grounds to bar them.
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Nils van der Poel Gives Away His Medal to Protest Beijing’s Abuses
The New York Times – Sports:
In a rare rebuke of Beijing, Nils van der Poel, a speedskater, handed one of his gold medals to the daughter of Gui Minhai, a book publisher imprisoned in China.