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Athletes from the Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games earlier this year, such as Chinese skier Eileen Gu, will be the first to receive the US$10,000 grants. Photo: Xinhua
IOC

IOC breaks with tradition to offer Olympic competitors US$10,000 in cash grants

IOC head Kirsty Coventry, who has consistently opposed paying athletes, says the US$140m put aside will not affect funding to national bodies.

IOC

IOC accepts charter change on sports programme from 2032

China’s newest skating star landed quad jump at just 12, trains with Valieva coach

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Timepieces

Why white ceramic watches are such a bold fashion choice

The bold watches are challenging to work with and even seen as ‘offensive’ by some … so why do brands like Omega, Cartier and IWC Schaffhausen seem to love them? Chris Rovzar finds out.

The white ceramic case of IWC Schaffhausen’s Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet Le Petit Prince forms a striking contrast to the watch’s blue dial. Photo: Handout

From TikTok to Team USA: the women training for Olympic sport they’d never heard of

A handful of women have joined the handball national residency programme in Florida hoping to be selected for 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Lindsey Vonn’s rumoured new fellow Olympian boyfriend, Matthieu Bailet

The Olympic champion – who previously dated Tiger Woods, PK Subban and Diego Osorio – is said to be ‘getting to know’ the ski racer from Nice.

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Career paths

Reality bites for ‘immature’ Sun, ‘masculine’ Wang in life after Olympic glory

Gold medallists learn harsh lesson about life out of sporting spotlight after appearing on Chinese television shows.

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Wang Meng featured in Sisters Who Make Waves 2026, a talent competition centered on the comeback of female celebrities over the age of 30. Photo: Weibo
World Snooker

Snooker’s Olympics push gets a jolt from China’s back-to-back world champions

Governing body head says IOC ‘has got eyes on our sport’; meanwhile, Shaun Murphy says Britain’s youngsters must work harder to match China.

Doping in sport

Indian athletes face tougher dope tests as federation moved to highest-risk rank

World’s most populous country ranked in top two for most anti-doping violations in the sport in 2022-2025, Athletics Integrity Unit says.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Liu Shaolin and Liu Shaoang, the Olympians who made their runway debut

The brothers, who were born to a Chinese father and Hungarian mother, now represent China in sport – and appeared at Shanghai Fashion Week.

Liu Shaoang and Sandor Liu Shaolin made their runway debut at Feng Chen Wang’s 10th anniversary show, staged at Shanghai Fashion Week. Photo: @shaolinliu/Instagram
Health & Fitness

Obstacle course racing is heading to the Olympics – are Hong Kong’s ninjas ready?

Ninja sports and obstacle course racing hone confidence, courage and problem-solving – and a local giant is making our tiny city proud.

Obstacle course racing athlete Summer Wong at Sasuke Ninja Park, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Sarah Kohler
Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s CC League empowers women athletes on and off the field

The initiative promotes confidence and camaraderie among sportswomen including Hong Kong’s Cindy Cheung and Janelle Leung.

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

France eyes badminton success at Olympics as long rebuild starts to pay off

The French believe that in Christo Popov, Alex Lanier and the pair of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, they have launch pad for Games glory.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet hockey player Jack Hughes, who scored the winning goal for Team USA

Hughes, who comes from a family of hockey players and may be dating Tate McRae, broke two of his teeth shortly before winning the Olympic gold for his team.

Jack Hughes receiving his gold medal after the US defeated Canada in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Photo: AP
2026 Olympic Winter Games

13 dazzling looks at the Winter Olympics 2026, from Mariah Carey to Usher

Vittoria Ceretti donned an Armani Privé gown in tribute to the late Giorgio Armani, while Deanna Stellato-Dudek wore Oscar de la Renta on the ice.

Charlize Theron, Mariah Carey and Usher at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Photos: DPA, EPA, Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Meet US figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The California-born Olympian was raised by her lawyer dad alongside 4 siblings, and just struck gold at Milano Cortina 2026.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Video | Hong Kong alpine skier competes in 2026 Winter Olympics

The 21-year-old alpine skier is among six athletes competing in Italy as part of Hong Kong’s largest Winter Olympics delegation in history.

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2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet Sturla Holm Lægreid, the Olympian who admitted to cheating on his girlfriend

After winning a bronze medal in the men’s 20km biathlon, Lægreid admitted the transgression on live TV – so who is he?

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Sturla Holm Lægreid celebrating his Olympic broze medal win. Photo: @biathlonworld/Instagram
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China buzzes as Quan Hongchan named Sports Person of the Year, makes magazine debut

Nation’s Olympic diving darling marks her move into adulthood by showcasing photographs which cast her in a new light.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet Alex Hall, Team USA freestyle skier at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Switzerland-raised gold medallist, who’s in a long-term relationship with a fellow skier, says he’s prioritising fun over defending his title.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet Breezy Johnson, who won the US’ first gold medal at the Winter Olympics

The ski racer, who came out as bisexual in 2022, has made a stellar comeback following injury and a drug-testing-related suspension.

Breezy Johnson has won gold for the US in the women’s Alpine skiing downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Photo: EPA
2026 Olympic Winter Games

Japan’s Kimura wins Olympic snowboard big air gold

He scored 179.5 points to top the podium, edging out compatriot Ryoma Kimata and defending Olympic champion Su Yiming of China.

Kira Kimura of Japan competes in the first run in the Men’s Big Air final of the Snowboard competitions at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Livigno, Italy, on Saturday. Photo: EPA
Food and Drinks

How to make Winter Olympics special beetroot-filled ravioli from Cortina

Winter Olympic co-host Cortina is famous for the ravioli dish casunziei. Michelin-star Ristorante Tivoli’s Gianluca Belli shares a recipe.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Spain’s Minions figure skater, Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté?

Sabeté is bringing his Minions routine to the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics – he’s also known for skating to ‘Stayin’ Alive’ by the Bee Gees.

China-EU relations

Chinese sports brands set sights on European expansion at 2026 Winter Olympics

The Games have become a test case for firms seeking to raise their global profile, highlighting rising ambitions and challenges.

A model presents for Chinese brand Li Ning during the fashion week in Milan on January 16. Photo: Xinhua
Fashion

How Moncler’s Remo Ruffini transformed the brand into a luxury powerhouse

Known for its A-list collaborations, the brand has worked with everyone from A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams, to Jonathan Anderson and Rick Owens.

Remo Ruffini, the chairman of Moncler. Photo: Handout
Fame and celebrity

How Maxim Naumov overcame tragedy to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics

From tragedy to triumph: Maxim honoured his parents Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, both champion figure skaters from Russia, after earning his Team USA jacket.

IOC

Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kicks off with unique opening ceremony

Italy’s president declares the Games open, as protests and politics intrude.

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