Key events during Beijing's bid for 2022 Winter Olympics

2015-07-28 00:31:39

Following is backgrounder on key events in Beijing's bid against Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Cheers for Beijing's Winter Olympics bid as decision day nears

2015-07-27 18:58:22

Cheers for Beijing's Winter Olympics bid as decision day nears

Chinese athletes set to break new ice

2015-07-27 07:58:47

Although not yet a world powerhouse in winter sports, China has achieved major breakthroughs in major competitions on ice and snow, and aims to develop more balanced strengths in winter sports with a promising group of young athletes.

Public warming to winter competitions

2015-07-27 07:58:47

Beijing's bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics has driven public enthusiasm for winter sports to new heights.

Olympic bid panel cites city's merits

2015-07-27 06:48:48

The host city of the 2022 Winter Olympics will be decided at the 128th International Olympic Committee session in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.

Beijing’s 2022 Olympics bid looks good: minister

2015-07-27 04:25:38

With only one week left before the 2022 Winter Olympic Games host city will be announced, Brazil Sports Minister George Hilton expressed his support for Beijing and said China's capital had a great chance to win it.

Beijing 2022 bid delegation arrive in Kuala Lumpur

2015-07-25 21:42:33

The delegation of the Beijing 2022 bidding committee has arrived Saturday afternoon in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur, where the host city for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will be unveiled on July 31.

Beijing's 2022 bid has a great chance: Brazil Sports Minister

2015-07-24 11:16:21

With only one week left before the 2022 Winter Olympic Games host city being announced, Brazil Sports Minister George Hilton expressed his support for Beijing and believed China's capital has a great chance to win it.

'Itchy' scratching for diamond glory

2015-07-22 07:56:43

They call him 'Itchy'.

Beijing Special: 2022 Winter Games bid gets transportation boost

2015-07-20 08:28:19

Beijing will provide efficient and secure public transport, including exclusive lanes and new highways and high-speed railways, if it wins the bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, bid organizers said.

Beijing Special: Plan for sustainable post-Olympics venue use

2015-07-20 08:28:19

The Beijing 2022 bid committee remains confident that its plan to host the Winter Olympics in three zones will benefit post-event venue use while promoting winter sports in a larger area.

Tennis school aims to produce Li Na's successor

2015-07-20 07:54:35

When Li Na announced her retirement from competitive tennis last year, the search for China's next tennis superstar shifted several gears as coaches across the country frantically attempted to spot her likely successor.