The National Hockey League said Thursday it plans to uphold its end of the agreement that allows its players to participate in the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Speaking at the conclusion of the league’s board of governors meeting in Florida, commissioner Gary Bettman said despite “a whole host of issues” he isn’t going to prevent the players from … Read more
France is still considering along with other EU countries its position on joining a diplomatic boycott by Western allies of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics, an official said Thursday, after a minister indicated French officials would be present. Asked about a boycott announced by the United States, Australia, Britain and Canada, Education and Sports Minister Jean-Michel … Read more
China warned Western nations on Thursday that they would “pay the price” for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Washington unveiled its decision not to send a diplomatic delegation earlier in the week, saying it was prompted by widespread rights abuses by China and what it sees as a “genocide” against the Muslim … Read more
