Winter Olympic flame arrives in Beijing after activists ramp up boycott calls

21 Sept 02:46 Key points summarised by AI

The Olympic flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Games officially arrived in China, signaling a significant milestone towards the event's commencement.
The flame's lighting ceremony in Greece was overshadowed by protests from activists who amplified calls for a boycott, citing China's human rights record in regions like Tibet, Xinjiang, and Hong Kong.
Beijing has consistently rejected boycott discussions as an attempt to politicize sport, while the International Olympic Committee (IOC) also opposes such actions, arguing they primarily penalize athletes.
Set to become the first city to host both Summer and Winter Games, Beijing plans a short torch relay and will implement stringent COVID-19 measures, including a 'closed loop' bubble for participants.

Gold first, proposal next: Thai archer delivers on promise

Yesterday 16:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thai para archer Khomson Singphirom won gold at the 2026 Asian Para Games, fulfilling his promise to propose to fellow archer and partner Phannipa Srathongmaew.
Khomson's partner, Phannipa, also secured a bronze medal, making their achievements at the Games particularly memorable.