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5 destinations for winter sports enthusiasts

5 destinations for winter sports enthusiasts

As winter blankets the landscape, Turkiye transforms into a winter sports paradise, with world-class ski resorts promising unique and unforgettable experiences. With its breathtaking mountain ranges, Turkiye has earned its place as one of the world's premier destinations for winter sports

01 January,2024 12:12 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
India’s Arif Khan fails to finish slalom event

India’s Arif Khan fails to finish slalom event

Khan, 31, from Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir, who had finished 45th in the giant slalom event on Sunday, was unable to complete Run 1 at the Yanqing National Alpine Skiing Centre here

17 February,2022 07:20 AM IST | Beijing | PTI
Blinken: Russia could invade Ukraine during the Olympics

Blinken: Russia could invade Ukraine during the Olympics

'Simply put, we continue to see very troubling signs of Russian escalation, including new forces arriving at the Ukrainian border,' Blinken said in Melbourne, Australia

12 February,2022 09:55 AM IST | Canberra | Agencies
BTS Army supports RM post trolling for posting about South Korean athletes

BTS Army supports RM post trolling for posting about South Korean athletes

RM had posted an Instagram video of the short track race at the Winter Olympics, cheering for South Korea

08 February,2022 04:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Russia, China push back against US in pre-Olympics summit

Russia, China push back against US in pre-Olympics summit

'Some forces representing a minority on the world stage continue to advocate unilateral approaches to resolving international problems and resort to military policy,' it read, in a thinly veiled reference to the U.S. and its allies

05 February,2022 08:47 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies
Skier Arif Khan leads Indian contingent

Skier Arif Khan leads Indian contingent

Arif, 31, will be the lone Indian competitor at the Games, having qualified in Slalom and Giant Slalom events. India sent a six-member contingent to the Games including a coach, a technician and a team manager

05 February,2022 08:08 AM IST | Beijing | PTI
US lawmakers slam China for picking PLA soldier as torchbearer for Beijing 2022

US lawmakers slam China for picking PLA soldier as torchbearer for Beijing 2022

Republican Senator Jim Risch, a Ranking Member of the powerful US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, also said that the US will continue to support the sovereignty of India

04 February,2022 01:04 PM IST | Washington | PTI
DD Sports will not air Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremony

DD Sports will not air Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremony

This comes after, India announced that its charge d'affaires will not be attending the opening or closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics

04 February,2022 09:56 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
India envoy will not attend opening, closing cermonies of Winter Olympics: MEA

India envoy will not attend opening, closing cermonies of Winter Olympics: MEA

The 2022 Winter Olympics will take place in Beijing from February 4 to 20. The US, UK and Canada are among countries that have declared a diplomatic boycott of the Games

03 February,2022 06:27 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Manager of Indian contingent tests positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in Beijing

Manager of Indian contingent tests positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in Beijing

Kashmir skier Arif Khan is the only athlete from India to have qualified for Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

02 February,2022 03:17 PM IST | Beijing | ANI

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