Beijing 2022: XXIV Olympic Winter Games
A weightlifter who faced homelessness and mental health struggles has won silver at Glasgow 2014, later represented the IOC Refugee Team in Tokyo 2020 and now represents England. He credits perseverance and support from colleagues in turning his life around.
A set of Olympic champions and rising stars are pursuing renewed elite competition ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Meyers Taylor plans a comeback after a concussion scare; Ohashi sharpens a return to elite gymnastics; Carey trains for a second Olympic bid; Gut-Behrami eyes continued competition after a knee injury.
Humanoid robots at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing have achieved sprint times under the human 100m world record, with Tiangong Ultra and Lightning showcasing rapid improvements amid U.S. tech scrutiny. The events feature 2,000+ robots across 51 contests, highlighting China’s push in robotics and AI integration.
The International Skating Union has revoked Kamila Valieva’s neutral athlete status, barring her from international competition this season. The decision affects four Russian 2022 Olympians and follows a review that officials say did not provide specific reasons for the revocation.