Tue, 21-Oct-2025

U.S. speed skater Casey Dawson won’t race due to COVID-19

After testing positive for COVID-19, Casey Dawson, a 21-year-old American speed skater, stated on Instagram that he will not participate in the Men’s 5000m competition at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Casey Dawson (@caseydawson11) Dawson stated that he recently tested positive three weeks ago … Read more

Beijing Olympics venue restricted to 20% capacity over Covid fears: state media

Winter Olympics

A major Beijing Winter Olympics venue will only let in one-fifth the spectators it normally holds due to Covid-19 fears, Chinese state media reported. With less than 100 days to go to the Games, China is bracing for a major challenge to its zero-Covid strategy as thousands of international athletes and officials descend on its capital … Read more